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Girl, 12, dies in Panama landslide as heavy rains hit Bocas del Toro
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Girl, 12, dies in Panama landslide as heavy rains hit Bocas del Toro

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 12-year-old girl died in a landslide in Panama's western Bocas del Toro province, the area hardest hit by recent heavy rains.
  • Torrential rains caused landslides and fallen trees in Changuinola, leading to the evacuation of over 430 people to temporary shelters.
  • The capital, Panama City, also experienced heavy rainfall, with reports of fallen trees, power outages, and damaged roofs.

Panama is grappling with the severe impact of heavy rains, which have claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl in the western province of Bocas del Toro. The child was buried by a landslide in the Finca 4, Bambú sector of Changuinola district, according to the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc).

Changuinola, located approximately 600 kilometers from the capital, has been battered by torrential downpours since Friday. These relentless rains triggered numerous emergencies, including landslides and fallen trees. In response, five schools and a community center have been converted into shelters, providing refuge for over 430 individuals, as reported by local media.

The capital, Panama City, was not spared from the severe weather. Early Saturday morning, emergency services reported fallen trees, disruptions to the electrical grid, and damaged roofs in several areas of the populous San Miguelito district. The widespread flooding and its consequences highlight the vulnerability of communities to extreme weather events.

without vital signs

— Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil (Sinaproc)The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) reported the condition of the girl found after the landslide.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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