A torrential downpour that persisted through Friday night into Saturday morning has plunged sections of Belize City into a state of emergency, triggering significant flooding that inundated numerous residences. The intense rainfall transformed city streets into rivers, with water breaching the thresholds of homes, particularly in topographically vulnerable neighborhoods.
Visual evidence, captured and disseminated by local residents, depicts a city grappling with the aftermath of the deluge. The shared photographs and video footage reveal submerged roadways and property damage as floodwaters encroached upon living spaces, highlighting the immediate impact on the community.
Meteorological authorities at the National Meteorological Service of Belize have characterized current atmospheric conditions as ‘unsettled.’ The official forecast for the remainder of Saturday predicts a variable weather pattern, alternating between sunny intervals and extensive cloud cover. However, the reprieve may be temporary, as additional showers and isolated thunderstorms are anticipated primarily along coastal regions throughout the morning, shifting toward southern territories by nightfall.
The service further indicates that the unstable weather pattern will persist through the weekend. Sunday is expected to bring predominantly cloudy skies accompanied by scattered showers across most of the country, with precipitation becoming concentrated along the coastal areas as evening approaches. This continuation of rainfall raises concerns regarding potential worsening of the existing flood situation and possible new inundations.