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
The Immigration Department has detained fifteen individuals, pending repatriation, after they were found inadmissible to enter Belize on various grounds. According to a release from the department, eleven of these individuals are Jamaican—six adults and five children—who arrived in Belize between November fourth and eleventh.
Rodriguez mentioned that right after his clients were detained, COPA Airline was covering their food and stay at the Global Village Hotel in Ladyville. However, one of the immigration officers who handled their case reached out to him, concerned that the meals weren't being delivered
