On the morning of this Tuesday, September 27, the Tocumen SA International Airport reported the suspension of operations, due to bad weather generated by the indirect effects of Hurricane IAN, which reached category 3.
“Flights will be diverted to the Panama Pacifico airport and other alternatives, while weather conditions improve,” the air terminal said through its social networks.
In the country, the National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC) maintains a prevention notice from last Sunday until today, where surveillance and monitoring continues in all provinces and maritime sectors that are under notice, but with greater intensity. on the Pacific slope.
Significant rains are expected, in the mountainous regions, which will generate swollen rivers, landslides, strong winds and floods.
In regions with soils saturated with water, falling trees, floods and landslides could occur and the population is recommended to:
- Stay away from trees at risk or areas prone to landslides
- Avoid hiking or camping until normalcy is restored
- Avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams.
