1,070 affected by Christmas Day floods
Some 215 families will receive humanitarian assistance in Isla Colon and Changuinola in the province of Bocas de Toro , after being affected by floods brought on by continuous rains brought from 3:00 am.
The director of the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), Carlos A. Rumbo, said that the floods were the product of constant rains, coupled with sewage obstruction and high waves registration.
Marine traffic between Isla Colon and Almirante was suspended at 10:08 am for security reaons.
The storm stopped in the afternoon hours, lowering the water level in the affected sectors, said Rumbo.
Preliminary reports show that 1, 070 people were affected, as water up to a foot high entered their homes. Sinaproc is conducting assessments in affected homes and businesses.
