Flooding In Lords Bank Causes Trouble for Low-Lying Houses

The floodwaters making their way into the Belize District have also impacted residents of Lords Bank Village. Those living near the Belize River and in low-lying areas are the hardest hit. Several feet of water have turned some houses into islands, forcing villagers to evacuate. Earlier today, we spoke with an elderly resident who shared that, although the water hasn’t entered his home, he’s finding it difficult to navigate his own front yard. Here’s more on that.

 

Albert Watler, Resident, Lords Bank

“Everything was cool until when the storm come down, you know? When the rain started to come. But when it start rain hard, we done know it di flood from uo yonder. So everything weh come down ya da fi we.”

 

Britney Gordon

“About how long you di see the flooding in this area now?”

 

Albert Watler

“Bout four five days. Ih di go now, it seem.”

 

Britney Gordon

“And it’s made its way inside your house?”

 

Albert Watler

“No. no, fi we house dry. And so, what you’ve seen for your neighbors, uh, about how high is it in the neighbors that have low houses?”

 

Britney Gordon

“Has it been difficult to go in and out of your yards?”

 

Albert Watler

“Yeah, very very [difficult].”

 

Britney Gordon

“How long do you think it will be until the water goes down?”

 

Albert Watler

“I da seh bout five days more. Five days maybe, once ih noh rain it gwen down.”

 

Britney Gordon

“There are some areas where the water has made its way above their porches.”

 

Albert Watler

“Yeah I know. When the hurricane mi come wa time deh up deh but ney had a boat way ya di come. But ih noh get to that height yet.”

 

Britney Gordon

“So you guys are good here, but for those people?”

 

Albert Watler

“Yeah ney wa suffer lee bit. Have to.”