The Belize Department of Civil Aviation has issued an update regarding Tropical Storm Sara and its impacts on flight operations. As reported, the Philip Goldson International Airport will remain open for operations today, Saturday, November 16. However, flights to the southern part of the country have
The Philip Goldson International Airport provided an update this morning on its official Facebook page, assuring travellers that it is still open and operational. The post advised passengers to check with their airlines for flight updates and to allow extra time to reach the airport.
Belize is already feeling the impacts of Tropical Storm Sara, with severe flooding already affecting the Cayo District. Key bridges, including the Iguana Creek Bridge, are almost completely submerged, making them impassable. Images shared by What's Up in Santa Elena show water levels rising to almost
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) has deployed personnel and equipment to clear a landslide at Mile 29 on the Hummingbird Highway. Motorists are urged to drive carefully and be considerate of the team working to resolve the situation. This comes as rain
As of 9:00 AM, Tropical Storm Sara remains a threat to Belize, with a warning still in effect for the entire coastline, including all cayes. According to the latest updates, Sara was about 140 miles southeast of Belize City, moving slowly towards the country at
Tropical Storm Sara is set to hit Belize earlier than expected. Initially, it was predicted to make landfall around midday Sunday, but now it's forecasted to arrive early Sunday morning. We'll share more about the preparations and what residents, especially in southern Belize, can expect.
As we mentioned, the latest forecast models show Tropical Storm Sara making landfall in southern Belize with winds up to sixty miles per hour. As of two PM today, the storm was located about a hundred miles southeast of Belize, moving west at a slow
All this rain has significantly increased soil moisture levels. However, Chief Hydrologist Tenielle Hendy reassures us that there is no imminent flash flood threat now. Here's what she shared with reporters this afternoon. Tenielle Hendy, Chief Hydrologist, N.H.S “As you can see the soil moisture is very
Tropic Air has announced that all flights after four PM today are canceled due to bad weather. However, the Philip Goldson International Airport will continue to operate as usual. Event planners are being asked to postpone their events. Businesses are advised to ensure their employees'
This morning, a team of law enforcement and military personnel discovered an abandoned single-engine aircraft near Frank’s Eddy Village, parked on the side of a dirt road. It's believed the plane was used to smuggle narcotics into the country from South America. The interior had
