(NASA) In early December 2010, the Panama Canal closed for only the third time in its 96-year history. Two artificial lakes linked to the canal, Gatún and Alajuela, reached their highest-recorded water levels, prompting authorities to close the canal for 17 hours. The canal reopened on December 9. Lago Alajuela serves as a reservoir for the Panama Canal, which lies to … [Read more...]
Panama estimates 225,000 farm animals died during flooding
(prensa.com) The government announced Friday that nearly 225,000 farm animals died during floods that swept across the country earlier this month. Minister of Agricultural Development Emilio Kieswetter said at a press conference that most of the deaths had taken place in the provinces of Panama, the Darien, and Colon. The ministry had received reports of 222,000 dead … [Read more...]
Desperate for water in Panama
The sector 20 of Mañanitas, east of the capital, has always had a poor water supply. After the crisis caused by rains and floods are not a drop. LA PRENSA/ Eric Batista 1483184 PRESS / Eric Batista 1483184 (prensa.com) Panama and San Miguelito, the two most populous districts are facing a water shortage that has led many people to levels of despair. In … [Read more...]
Aftermath of Panama flooding hits transport and finances
Centennial Bridge, more access problems (NewsroomPanama) The aftermath of the heavy rains and floods in Panama is hitting the nation’s pocket book and transportation. The Cabinet met yesterday (Dec. 10) to formalize the state of emergency declared by President Ricardo Martinelli and to give the green light to the Ministry of Economy and Finance to ask the National … [Read more...]
The aftermath of the rains in Panama
A temporary shelter, located in the gymnasium of Chepo, serves as a refuge for 359 people. This figure continues to grow as the hours pass. LA PRENSA/Carlos Lemos 1479735 (prensa.com) Solis Migdalia's face was drenched with tears, as she hugged her mother, Carmen González, who repeated sobs amid "all under water, all under water." … [Read more...]