Flood Warnings Still in Effect
In today’s briefing, Chief Hydrologist Tennielle Hendy provided an update on the ongoing flooding across Belize, with warnings still in effect for several rivers.
“We do have a flood warning still in effect for the Rio Hondo, Makal, Maupan, and Belize rivers,” Hendy confirmed. “Some of the roads in the north are still impassable.”
While some regions have seen improvements, such as a decrease in flood levels in Region 7, Hendy stated that other areas remain at risk. “In Region 9, we have the Mopan and the Belize rivers still at bankfull or flood stage,” she said, adding, “the spillways at the tree dam facilities are still active.”
Hendy added: “A departure from the flood forecast issued yesterday is that we’re now seeing that the Saboon River is exhibiting increasing above-normal levels for the remainder of the country.”
She warned that conditions could change rapidly with rainfall. “We expect that with rainfall, the situation will change,” she said. “These are models… they are based on a living, moving, breathing environment, and it can change.”
Regarding flash flooding, Hendy explained the current soil moisture levels, which are moderate but could lead to increased risk. Regarding Tropical Depression Nineteen, she stated that it is expected to bring up to 10 inches of rain over the next five days. She warned, “If you receive additional rainfall, we can see the extent widening in these areas,” and advised the public to continue monitoring the weather from reliable sources.
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