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flooding
Community and Society
Council Works to Improve Flooded Roads Across the Island
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) continues its series of road improvement projects across key areas of Ambergris Caye, with grading and material spreading taking place on Wednesday, October 29th, north of the island. Additional work is ongoing in residential neighborhoods, including DFC, Escalante, San Pedrito, Back-a-Town, and along sections of the southern road.
Community and Society
San Pedro Improves Drainage to Ease Flooding
The San Pedro Town Council is addressing flooding concerns by advancing drainage work across several key areas, with updates provided on September 18, 2025. The initiative aims to reduce water accumulation caused by heavy rains, particularly in vulnerable low-lying neighborhoods such as the town center, San Mateo, San Pedrito, and the Escalante subdivision, improving water flow and protecting residents’ properties.
Community and Society
Sponsored Submission: Santa Forgot about us?
Santa has forgotten about our streets. We can only pray that in the New Year the official institutions remember us. Remember that there are many residents walking every day through unhealthy waters. Streets where even golf carts and other vehicles get stuck. Areas where residents live in fear that in the holes in the streets, which already look like lagoons, they will have an encounter with the crocodiles that have begun to feel so comfortable in our streets.
Weather
2024 Hurricane Season concludes with above-average activity
On Saturday, November 30th, the 2024 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season ended. During the five months of the season, 18 named storms formed. Among these, seven became tropical storms, while 11 reached hurricane status. Belize was spared from any major hurricanes; however, it was impacted by two tropical storms, Nadine and Sara. Flooding became a significant issue because of these storms, severely affecting the agricultural sector. This year's hurricane season is considered to have above-average activity, showing a notable increase compared to the annual average of 14 storms, with a record surge in activity after September.
Weather
King Tides flooding San Pedro homes and streets
Several coastal areas of the country, including San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, have been affected by King Tides that accompanied this month's supermoon. The unusually high tide has flooded low-lying areas and streets without proper drainage systems. In San Pedro, residents are asked to exercise caution when traversing low-lying areas. At the same time, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) crew continues to monitor and assess key areas for repairs.
Community and Society
Heavy rains cause flooding for residents in San Pedrito
Over the weekend, heavy rain caused flooding in the San Pedrito subdivision of San Pedro. A resident of a downstairs apartment experienced significant water damage due to overflowing rainwater resulting from blocked drainage. The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), fully understanding the concerns of many residents about the lack of adequate drainage in the area, is taking immediate action to address the issue.
Health
Ministry of Health and Wellness Advisory on Flooding
As we continue to prepare for the impact of Tropical Storm Lisa, the forecast continues to advise of heavy rains that will be experienced countrywide. Flooding is expected and will affect several areas, including drinking water sources, leaving it unsafe to drink.
Community and Society
Flooding in Central Belize
NEMO and the Hydrology Department hereby advise that on the Belize River, increasing water levels continue as floodwaters move downstream to the coast. On the Crooked Tree Lagoon, levels are expected to exceed the causeway. On the Mopan River at Benque Viejo Town, decreasing flood levels are expected to continue. On the Macal River at all BECOL facilities, decreasing levels are expected; and at San Ignacio, decreasing flood levels will continue. Flood levels on the Sibun River at Freetown Sibun are expected to begin decreasing.
