While Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the Gulf of Mexico and made landfall in the Bay of Campeche, the effects were felt in several parts of Belize. In the cayes, islanders are experiencing serious beach and road infrastructure damage. Jorge Aldana reports. The National Hydrological Service issued its third advisory for this week surrounding the country’s rivers and waterways.
The latest report indicates that the Rio Bravo and Blue Creek Sub catchment of the Rio Hondo remains well above flood stage; Levels at San Antonio, San Roman and Santa Cruz and Douglas are rising steadily. The New River at Caledonia has exceeded its banks and continues to rise. On the Macal River, reservoir levels remain below the spillways at Chalillo, Mollejon and Vaca facilities. At San Ignacio, levels remain below the low-level bridge but is gradually rising. The Mopan River at Benque Viejo Town is above normal and declining. On the Belize River, levels at Banana Bank continue to fall. The Crooked Tree Lagoon is below the causeway and rising steadily.
At Double Run,levels are above normal and rising. The Sibun River near Freetown Sibun is flooded and continues to rise. Levels are steady on the Southern Lagoon near Gales Point Village. The Rio Grande is normal steady. The Moho River at Jordan is above normal and falling. Love News is keeping watch for updated reports and will inform you accordingly.
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