(PAnama America) In Colon, more than 2 000 people have been affected by landslides and floods caused by heavy rains, which have not ceased in the province. In the township of Cativá district of Colon, about 200 families belonging to the communities of San Pedro A and B, Guayabal, San Isidro limit Mangotín have been affected. In the village of Cristobal, the affected … [Read more...]

(Newsroom Panama) Out of season heavy rainfall  is causing problems in Panama from crop damage to landslides. The rain continued to fall on Tuesday night (March 2)  in several areas of  Los Santos province threatening, melon, water melon and tomato production and livestock foraging.The Ministry of Agricultural Development in Los Santos, is monitoring   areas … [Read more...]

(prensa.com)  Minister for Canal Affairs, Rómulo Roux, reported on Wednesday that production at the Chilibre water treatment plant surpassed the 150 million gallons per day mark. Despite this news, the plant still can not produce at the expected levels. It is currently operating at between 65 percent and 80 percent capacity, the minister admitted. The goal of the … [Read more...]

(prensa.com) On the TVN news program, the official went on to explain that a decree has been put into force on this matter, which prevents the wasting of water. The measure will be applied rigorously during the dry season, and particularly during the infamous carnival “mojaderas” (when crowds of Carnival-goers are hosed down with water). … [Read more...]

(NewsroomPanama) The first official estimates of the cost of December’s devastating floods in Panama comes out at an estimated $168 million with more costs likely to follow. That covers only damage to public buildings, roads and other properties, according to official estimates, and does not include losses to business and individuals The estimates are based on … [Read more...]