The measure for the new heat wave covers the provinces of Chiriquí, Veraguas, Los Santos, Herrera, Panama West, Panama and Coclé.
In addition, the Colón and Darién areas must know the reports of the Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology; and the Emberá Wounann region.
According to meteorologist Emanuel Velásquez, there are favorable atmospheric conditions to keep the area largely dry and between hot and very hot, creating a high thermal sensation both during the day and at night.
Sinaproc noted in its report that these conditions fall into the “extreme caution” category.
The reports also indicated that afternoon rains are expected on the Caribbean slope, with storms from Colón to Bocas del Toro and the mountains of the Guna Yala region.
Meanwhile, downpours of varying intensities are predicted in the Pacific, with electrical activity predicted in different sectors and regions of the slope with greater intensity toward the central, western, and eastern regions of Darién.
The maximum temperatures vary between 29 and 32 degrees Celsius on the Caribbean slope and between 30 and 34 degrees Celsius on the Pacific.
With a wind chill of 41 to 54 degrees Celsius there is a risk of heat stroke, cramps and exhaustion. According to experts, there is also a high risk of suffering from heat stroke.
As a result of the El Niño phenomenon, Panama is experiencing an extended dry season that could last until April 2024.
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