Weather
Tropical Storm Nana approaching Belize, Expected to become a Hurricane before landfall
NEMO hereby declares a Tropical Storm Watch (one red flag with a black centre). The watch is declared because heavy rain can cause flooding, washout roads, bridges, culverts, winds between 39 to 73 miles can damage homes, tree branches will snap, shallowly rooted trees may be toppled, power lines and poles likely to be affected which could result in power outages and water shortage, loose items can be blown about and storm surge can cause flooding, drowning and beach vessels not securely moored.
Community and Society
Boat owners asked to notify the Belize Port Authority on the island before relocating vessels as Tropical Depression approaches
The Belize Port Authority asks boat owners on Ambergris Caye to kindly notify them if planning to move boats to safety as TD 1 approaches.
Weather
Potential Tropical Cyclone Development In The Western Caribbean
Belize and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) hereby advises the general public that the tropical wave which is approaching has become better organized and is now accompanying broad area of low pressure over the central Caribbean Sea. The odds of development (as indicated by the national hurricane center) has increased to 90 percent indicating that this system is very likely to become a tropical depression later today or tonight.
Weather
NEMO monitoring tropical wave; asks islanders to stay calm
Hurricane Season during lockdown on Ambergris Caye:
NEMO on the island says that in the case of storm threat, shelters will be made available, and if necessary, people will be assisted with evacuation.
Environment
The Belize National Designated Authority Launches Studies on National Activities on Engagement with the Green Climate Fund
Since 2015, Belize has engaged with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to improve access to international funds and to encourage investment in projects and programmes that will help the country adapt to and mitigate climate change and its impacts. Through GCF readiness support, the National Designated Authority (NDA) is launching three case studies to outline Belize’s past engagement experiences with the GCF and future initiatives that will benefit key stakeholders. These include the Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Belize Sugar Industries (BSI), and by extension, the citizens of Belize as the country seeks to improve access to climate finance and the achievement of climate-related goals.
Health
Haze blankets Belize as Saharan Dust arrives
The Saharan dust plume covers the Caribbean region, is considered a carrier of fungi, bacteria, and other contaminants, and is expected to remain through next week.
Weather
Unusual strong winds and high tides cause flooding and beach erosion in San Pedro Town
Bands from Tropical Storm Cristobal are believed to be the cause of flooding and erosion that hit some parts of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker over the past few days.
Weather
2020 Hurricane Season begins with heavy rains across the region
Heavy rains and flooding across the region marked the official start of the 2020 Atlantic Basin Hurricane season, one that meteorologists say will be active.
