Heavy rains leave 50,000 without water

Over 50,000 homes in Chiriqui are without water as heavy rains have affected seven water purification plants in different regions of the province

Youbert De Puy, the regional director of the water and sewer agency Idaan, said that the rains affected plants in Baru, Diyala, Bugaba, Santa Marta, David, Dolega and Tole.

The official said that the rainfall on Sunday afternoon and evening harmed production due to high turbidity in various tributaries.

He added that crews are working to resolve the issue