Numerous homes were flooded in Boca de Parita, corregimiento of Monagrillo, Chitré, following heavy rains that fall on Sunday, September  15.

Preliminary reports show that in some of most of the villagers' furnishings and furnishings were underwater.

It was announced that the water rose several feet high, due to the construction of a landfill in the area.

Those affected were aided by rescuers from the National Civil Protection System of Herrera.

The Emergency Operations Center warned that if the high tides coincided with the rains, the levels of the rivers and streams could be increased, causing the rebound of the water and flooding in areas adjacent to coastal areas.