Moderators Moderator_02 Posted December 23, 2019 Moderators Share Posted December 23, 2019 Quote Stormy Christmas alert for Panama Posted 22/12/2019 The Emergency Operations Center (COE), has issued prevention and monitoring warning from 2:00 pm on Sunday December 22 until 11.59 pm on December 26, due to a new cold front over the country and strong waves in the Caribbean. The Panamanian territory remains in a humid and unstable period, with high probabilities of continuing to register rains of varying intensities from light to strong, storms and gusts of winds up to 90 km. Carlos A. Rumbo P., general director of The Civil Protection Service (Sinaoproc), said that forecasts emphasize conditions with heavy rains for the Panamanian Caribbean, accompanied by gusts of winds. As of December 23, the intensification of the northern trade winds, associated with these atmospheric systems, is expected. Wind speeds will be sustained from 15.0 km / h to 40.0 km / h and gusts that could range from 50.0 km / h to 90.0 km / h, with the mountainous regions being the areas with the highest probability of winds. Areas vulnerable to floods and landslides should follow prevention measures. Avoid visiting rivers, streams and mountains. Do not cross rivers since the water heads are sudden and dangerous. https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/stormy-christmas-alert-for-panama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Doug Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 It sure isn't stormy yet and the windy.com website doesn't suggest anything like this in the forecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 (edited) Flooding in Bocas del Toro including the Airport. 215 families have been affected and are receiving SINAPROC assistance. https://twitter.com/ensegundos_pa/status/1209914569470218241?s= Edited December 26, 2019 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted December 26, 2019 Author Moderators Share Posted December 26, 2019 Quote Christmas high waves alert Sinaproc lifeguards Posted 25/12/2019 Panama's Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) issued a cautionary warning at noon on Christmas Day about high waves on both coastlines In the Caribbean there are waves between 1.3 to 2.2 meters, while in the Pacific from 0.90 to 1.5 meters. "Bathers and light boats in the Caribbean should take extreme safety measures due to strong waves says a Twitter message https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/christmas-high-waves-alert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 More rain and flooding today in Bocas del Toro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Doug Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 That's a ton of rain in Bocas. My area has been largely spared. Some annoying drizzle the last couple of days, but nothing notable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted December 27, 2019 Author Moderators Share Posted December 27, 2019 Moderator comment: Reports of environmental damage (e.g., due to rains, earthquakes, etc.) would normally be posted in a different sub-forum under this Environmental forum. This posting was handled differently so as to keep the warnings together with the outcome. Quote 1,070 affected by Christmas Day floods Posted 26/12/2019 Some 215 families will receive humanitarian assistance in Isla Colon and Changuinola in the province of Bocas de Toro , after being affected by floods brought on by continuous rains brought from 3:00 am. The director of the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), Carlos A. Rumbo, said that the floods were the product of constant rains, coupled with sewage obstruction and high waves registration. Marine traffic between Isla Colon and Almirante was suspended at 10:08 am for security reaons. The storm stopped in the afternoon hours, lowering the water level in the affected sectors, said Rumbo. Preliminary reports show that 1, 070 people were affected, as water up to a foot high entered their homes. Sinaproc is conducting assessments in affected homes and businesses. https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/1070-affected-by-christmas-day-floods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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