High waves and floods alert for Pacific Coast

The Civil Protection System (Sinaproc),  has issued a prevention notice (surveillance and monitoring), for maximum tides in the Panamanian  Pacific that will create waves that will reach a height of at least 16.8 feet (5.2 meters) until 7.15 pm on Friday, February 4.

They warn that, if they coincide with heavy rains, flooding could occur, mainly in the coastal areas of the country.

They recommended that artisanal fishermen use navigation equipment and personal flotation devices (life jackets).