The first rains left thousands without power in Panama Oeste

The first rains on record this weekend left thousands of users inside Western Panama without electricity service, informed the company responsible for the service in the province.

Several online incidents have affected sectors Arraiján, Vacamonte, Bique, Barrio Balboa, La Chorrera, Capira, Bejuco, beach sectors, Coronado, Las Lajas and San Carlos, detailed Naturgy Panama.

Precipitation caused problems in the distribution network, some buildings were damaged due to bad weather and pollution of insulating elements.

In some places, due to the instability of the ground, the trees gave way and came into contact with the lines.

Contamination of insulators is a phenomenon that occurs mainly in summer. Despite the mitigation technique, there are more vulnerable sectors such as La Chorrera, Capira, points Arraiján and San Carlos.

A few weeks ago, the company also announced the completion of insulation washing work in various regions of the country to mitigate the effects of contamination.

IN Western PanamaUsers reported more than six hours without service, frequent interruptions, power outages, etc., which brought into question both economic activities and household appliances and food products.

It’s recent Electric Transmission Company SA (ETESA) warned of the danger posed by burning lawns near transmission towers and substations.

This practice threatens the continuity of the electrical system, he warned ETESA Manager, Carlos Mosquera Castillo.

Exposure of towers and substations to flames increases the risk of damage, power outages, harms daily activities and endangers the national electrical system, he said.