TS Nadine Aftermath: Mollejon and Vaca Dams Spill 

Excessive rainfall from Tropical Storm Nadine has resulted in the Mollejon and Vaca dams spilling, while the Chalillo Dam remains stable and continues to hold back floodwaters from the Macal River upstream.

Fortis Belize Limited (FBL) stated that spilling is a natural occurrence when water overflows the dam wall. It emphasised that should the Chalillo Dam begin to spill, it will issue further communication and alert downstream communities that may be impacted. FBL also noted that while dams do not fully prevent flooding, they reduce the risk of flood disasters, even when spilling occurs.

FBL personnel are currently on-site at each facility, monitoring water levels as the storm progresses across Belize. The company says it is maintaining close communication with officials from BEL and NEMO.