| Event: | FL Flood |
| Number: | 2021-000096 |
| Country: | PAN Panama |
| Location: | Bocas del Toro |
| Date (YMD): | 2021-7-28 |
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| Information Source: | SINAPROC |
| Comments: | Since 23 July 2021, heavy rains have been reported in several provinces of Panama causing severe flooding, especially in the Province of Bocas del Toro (Changuinola; Almirante and Chiriquí Grande), Chiriquí and Nabe-Buglé. According to preliminary data from the National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC), 35 communities have been affected, where approximately 5,435 homes have been directly affected, 27,189 people affected, 1 person dead and 858 people in collective centers.
All rivers and streams in the province of Bocas del Toro reported their maximum level, causing major flooding and landslides that have caused road blockages and collapse of roads, falling tr ees, affected and destroyed houses, especially in the areas surrounding the Sixaola River. According to official hydro meteorological data, rainfall accumulations of approximately 300 mm were recorded in the affected areas in the province of Bocas del Toro, as opposed to the rest of the country, where lower rates of accumulation of rainfall volume were recorded.
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