Weather alert extended

Panama’s Civil Protection System, (Sinaproc)  has extended a  weather prevention alert through  Monday, July 15 due to the passage over Panama of the Tropical Wave No. 18.

The previous wave led to two drowning deaths floods and trees downed in many areas on Saturday, July 13.  

According to Sinaproc, there will be heavy rain, rain, frequent electric activity and strong gusts of winds. They have warned people living in areas prone to floods and landslides to maintain proper precautionary measures. They also warn of strong wave activity on the Pacific coast.