Severe weather
Panama
On 2 November 2024, the Panama National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC per its acronym in Spanish) declared a red alert due to heavy rains in the provinces of Bocas del Toro, Chiriquí, Ngabe-Buglé, Veraguas, Herrera, and Los Santos. Furthermore, on 5 November 2024, media is reporting five deaths and more than 1,000 people directly impacted due to the heavy rains. According to the information, there are eight isolated communities, with a total of 43 homes affected. The most affected areas are ocas del Toro, Chiriquí, Comarca Ngäbe Buglé, Darién Herrera, Los Santos, Panamá Este, and Veraguas. The reports are available from: SINAPROC and En Segundos