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Panama - Floods (SINAPROC, HIDROMET) (ECHO Daily Flash of 03 October 2024)

  • Very heavy rainfall has been affecting Panama since 30 September, causing floods and severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage.
  • According to national authorities, as of 1 October, three people died due to floods in Panama City, four families have been sheltered in Boquete town in Chiriquí province (western Panama) and approximately 500 people have been affected. In addition, one bridge collapsed in Coclé province.
  • On 3-4 October more rainfall is expected over the whole country.