PM Briceño Returns Early to Oversee TS Sara Preparations

Prime Minister John Briceño has returned to Belize amid growing concerns about Tropical Storm Sara. 

The Prime Minister had travelled to Mexico City on Wednesday, November 13, to attend the 270th Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of COCESNA. However, with the storm’s impact on Belize, he has cut his official visit short.

Upon his return, Prime Minister Briceño is prioritising preparations for Tropical Storm Sara. He will collaborate closely with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) to ensure the country is prepared and to coordinate response efforts in areas expected to be affected.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and follow advisories from NEMO and other official sources.

TS Sara now poses a heightened threat to Belize, as a warning has been issued for the entire coast and all cayes within Belizean waters. As of 3:00 PM, the storm was 160 miles southeast of Belize City, moving west at 2 mph with sustained winds of 50 mph. Expected to make landfall in southern Belize early Sunday, Sara is forecast to strengthen, potentially reaching winds of 60 to 70 mph. Heavy rainfall, with totals of up to 14 inches in some areas, poses a significant flooding risk. Coastal regions may also experience storm surges of 1 to 3 feet, alongside damaging winds. Flood warnings remain for central and northern Belize, with roads in Orange Walk District already submerged. Belize is in Phase 3 – Red Two of the National Hurricane Plan, signalling an imminent storm impact.

TS Sara Threatens Belize: Entire Coast Under Warning, Flooding Expected