Rising Water Levels Expected in Several Regions

The National Hydrological Service has issued a flood forecast for several regions across Belize. Residents are urged to monitor waterways and exercise caution as water levels in certain rivers continue to rise.

Region 7:
In the Rio Hondo, water levels at Blue Creek North remain above historical Hurricane Mitch levels but are expected to decrease. However, from Douglas downstream to the coast, flood levels are expected to rise above Hurricane Mitch levels. In Santa Cruz, San Antonio, and San Roman, flood stage levels are also anticipated to continue increasing. On the New River, above-normal levels are expected to persist at Hill Bank, Tower Hill, and Caledonia.

Region 9:
Residents near the Mopan River in Benque Viejo Town should expect water levels to reach bankfull stage. On the Macal River, reservoir levels at Challillo and Mollejon are expected to remain below the spillway, but the Vaca Facility spillway remains active. In San Ignacio, water levels are expected to stay below the low-lying bridge. On the Belize River, above-normal levels are anticipated at More Tomorrow, while flood stage levels are expected to continue at Double Run. In Crooked Tree Lagoon, water levels are rising but remain below the causeway.

San Roman Village Still Under Deep Water

Region 11:
At Freetown Sibun on the Sibun River, water levels are expected to reach bankfull stage. In the Southern Lagoon near Gales Point Village, above-normal levels are expected to persist. Watersheds along the Eastern Slopes of the Maya Mountains, including the Sittee River at Kendal Bridge, will experience above-normal levels, while Swasey and Bladen branches of the Monkey River are expected to see below-normal levels. Normal levels are anticipated on the Deep River at Medina Bank, while above-normal levels are expected on the Rio Grande at San Pedro Columbia and Big Falls South. The Moho River and Temash River are expected to maintain normal levels.

Region 13:
The Sarstoon River is forecasted to remain at normal levels.

Residents are advised to remain vigilant and heed any future updates. The next update will be issued as necessary.