At a time when the Panama Tourism Authority is beating the drum  at international travel fairs to attract visitors from the northern hemisphere to visit the isthmus to enjoy  “summertime,”  the Civil Protection Authority (Sinaproc) has issued an advisory to  avoid beaches, rivers and streams on the Atlantic coast

In recent days several  unusual phenomena were recorded, such as the hail on the

Cinta Costera, and constant rains in the Highlands of Chiriqui, Bocas del Toro, Colón and the Atlantic mountain range.

Yulissa Rivera, of the Electric Transmission Company (Etesa), predicted more downpours and Sinaproc director   José Donderis warned of continuing risks during the cold front. and advised avoiding beaches and rivers on the  Atlantic Coast.

Other communities such as Lago Bayano and areas of the Guna Yala region have also been affected by rains and strong winds.