THE CIVIL  Defense agency (Sinaproc)  green alerts  was lifted, Wednesday, May 6  because waves, which sometimes reached over 15 feet have diminished.

"The phenomenon registered in the Pacific since May 2 is weakening," the agency said.

Sinaproc Director José Donderis warned that swimmers and captains of small vessels must still be cautious.

The weekend of high waves caused a large amount of damage along the coast including a retaining wall in Gorgona, and beachfront hotels. Water flooded parts of Panama City’s Cinta Costera.

 More than 100 people were evacuated from their homes in coastal communities One person drowned and others, including surfers who ignored warnings, were injured.Sinaproc green alert lifted
Civil Defense agency (Sinaproc) was lifted, Wednesday, May 6 because waves, which sometimes reached over 15 feet have diminished.
"The phenomenon registered in the Pacific since May 2 is weakening," the agency said.
Sinaproc Director José Donderis warned that swimmers and captains of small vessels must still be cautious.
The weekend of high waves caused a large amount of damage along the coast including a retaining wall in Gorgona, and beachfront hotels. Water flooded parts of Panama City’s Cinta Costera.
 More than 100 people were evacuated from their homes in coastal communities One person drowned and others, including surfers who ignored warnings, were injured.