Flood Alerts Issued for Belize’s Waterways
Residents in various regions are advised to monitor waterways and exercise caution due to fluctuating water levels.
In Region 7, the Rio Hondo at Blue Creek North, Santa Cruz, San Antonio, San Roman, and Douglas to the coast is experiencing decreasing flood stage levels. Meanwhile, the New River at Hill Bank, Tower Hill, and Caledonia to the coast is at bankfull stage levels.
In Region 9, extreme caution is urged as the Mopan River at Benque Viejo Town shows receding flood levels nearing Hurricane Mitch levels, with further decreases expected. The Macal River at Fortis facilities, including the Chalillo, Mollejon, and Vaca spillways, is actively spilling. At San Ignacio, flood levels are decreasing, while on the Belize River at More Tomorrow, flood levels are also dropping. However, at Double Run, increasing flood stage levels persist. In Crooked Tree Lagoon, water levels have surpassed the causeway and continue to rise.
In Region 11, decreasing flood stage levels are reported on the Sibun River at Freetown Sibun and the Southern Lagoon at Gales Point Village. Watersheds along the eastern slopes of the Maya Mountains and the Sittee River at Kendal Bridge are experiencing minimal decreases in flood levels. However, the branches of the Monkey River at Swasey and Bladen, the Deep River at Medina Bank, and the Rio Grande at San Pedro Columbia and Big Falls South are showing above-normal levels. The Moho River at Blue Creek South and Jordan and the Temash River at Crique Sarco are also reporting above-normal levels.
In Region 13, the Sarstoon River continues to exhibit above-normal levels.
Further updates will be provided as necessary. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions.
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