Panama Reports that Nearly 200 Homes were Affected by Flooding in Colón After Heavy Rains
The Colón Regional Education Directorate reported that the temporary suspension of classes will continue this Friday, November 21, in educational centers located in areas of the province affected by flooding.
Nearly 200 homes were affected by the heavy rains that hit the province of Colón during the last two days, according to the report from the National Emergency Operations Center (Sinaproc). The report details that the floods primarily affected the Cristóbal Este area, specifically the sector known as Canaán, an informal settlement that serves as an entrance to the Altos de Los Lagos community. In this area, 21 homes were partially damaged, leaving 85 people (59 adults and 29 children) displaced. These individuals sought refuge in the homes of family and friends. In the Nazareno A and B community, located in the Cristóbal district, 12 homes were also damaged, with 25 people affected (18 adults and 7 minors).
Meanwhile, in the district of Chagres, specifically in the township of Achiote, 10 houses were affected, impacting a total of 43 people, including 27 adults, 16 minors and one person with a disability. One of the areas hardest hit by the rains was the township of Cativá, where neighborhoods such as San Isidro, Guayabal, and San Pedro A and B reported damage to 141 homes. This situation affected 503 people (332 adults, 175 children, and 17 people with disabilities). The report also highlights an incident in the Chagres district, in the township of Piña, where a tree fell on a house in the area known as El Tarascon. Fortunately, the tree was cut down and removed, but it had damaged the roof of the house, which was inhabited by two adults.
Finally, the rains caused several landslides in the district of Cativá, and specifically in the communities of El Polvorín and Altos de Zona Libre, which contributed to the difficulties in the region.Authorities continue to assess the situation and provide assistance to those affected, while remaining alert for the possibility of further rainfall. Sinaproc continues to monitor weather conditions and is working in coordination with other institutions to address the needs of those affected.
