Vigilance activated for three days due to presence of tropical wave No. 14

Panama's Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Imhpa) has issued a new vigilance notice due to the entry of tropical wave number 14 into the national territory. Technical reports indicate that this phenomenon has interacted with the local geography after two previous waves dissipated before reaching land. Currently, climatic conditions show significant instability in the eastern and central regions of the country, generating considerable storms that are rapidly moving westward. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in the coming hours. Imhpa authorities detailed that precipitation and downpours will intensify due to daytime heating, directly affecting a large part of the Panamanian isthmus, with a particular impact on the Pacific coast. The vigilance notice will remain in effect until June 23, warning of potentially heavy rains accompanied by wind gusts and electrical activity in various sectors. Although meteorological projections suggest the tropical wave may gradually dissipate, its remnants are expected to maintain unstable weather nationwide. The largest accumulations of water are estimated in the provinces of Darién and Chiriquí.