Heavy rain alert for weekend

The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc)has issued a prevention notice for the weekend before the passage through  Panama of the Onda del Este,  and warns the population to avoid crossing or bathing in rivers and streams.

The Directorate of Hydrometeorology of the Electric Transmission Company (Etesa) reported that an unstable atmosphere is expected in the provinces, regions, and maritime areas of the country with downpours and storms. The notice will be in effect until this Sunday, July 31.

Emanuel Velásquez, from Hydrometeorology of Etesa, said that the greatest intensity of the rains will occur on Saturday.