Panama: Floods - Nov 2022
Disaster description
The Pacific coast of central Panama has been affected by flooding due to the overflow of the La Villa, Tonosí, and El Cacao rivers. The National System of Civil Protection (SINAPROC) reports that in Los Santos province, more than 46 families have been evacuated, while in Herrera province, rescue teams have evacuated more than 25 families and approximately 50 houses have been affected. So far, no shelters have been set up in the above-mentioned provinces. Moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms is forecast on 21-22 November over most of Panama, including Los Santos and Herrera provinces. (ECHO, 21 Nov 2022)
Heavy rainfall continues to affect Panama, causing floods and landslides. On 20 November a landslide event occurred in Colón Province (Atlantic coast of central Panama), resulting in two fatalities. On the Pacific coast of central Panama, the humanitarian impact stands at about 70 displaced families across Los Santos and Herrera Provinces. Moderate rainfall is forecast over most of Panama on 23-25 November. (ECHO, 23 Nov 2022)