Flood Warnings Issued as Water Levels Rise in Multiple Regions
Residents across several regions of Belize are being urged to monitor waterways and exercise caution due to ongoing flood conditions.
In Region 7, which includes areas like Blue Creek North on the Rio Hondo, flood stage levels are expected to decrease, while at Santa Cruz, minimal increases are anticipated. Flood stage levels are also expected to decrease at San Antonio, San Roman, and Douglas along the coast. On the New River, residents in Hill Bank, Tower Hill, and Caledonia can expect bankfull stage levels.
Region 9 is under heightened advisories. On the Mopan River at Benque Viejo Town, flood stage levels are receding to levels seen during Hurricane Mitch, and a further decrease is expected. The Macal River at Fortis facilities and the Chalillo, Mollejon, and Vaca spillways are actively releasing water, with decreasing flood stages expected at San Ignacio. The Belize River at More Tomorrow will see a continued decrease in flood levels, while at Double Run, levels are expected to keep increasing. Crooked Tree Lagoon is experiencing rising water levels, having already exceeded the causeway.
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In Region 11, caution is advised as well. The Sibun River at Freetown Sibun is receding to Hurricane Mitch levels and will continue to decrease. The Southern Lagoon at Gales Point Village will also see a decrease in flood stage levels. In areas along the eastern slopes of the Maya Mountains, flood levels on the Sittee River at Kendal Bridge are expected to decrease. Flood stage levels are rising on the Deep River at Medina Bank and at Swasey and Bladen on the Monkey River branches. On the Rio Grande at San Pedro Columbia and Big Falls South, above-normal levels are expected to decrease. The Moho River at Blue Creek South and Jordan, and the Temash River at Crique Sarco, are all seeing above-normal levels.
Finally, Region 13 residents are advised to be aware of above-normal levels on the Sarstoon River.
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