Torrential rains in Belize pose serious problems to residents
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| Published on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 |
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By Oscar Ramjeet
Caribbean Net News Special Correspondent
Email: oscar@caribbeannetnews.com
BELMOPAN, Belize: Although it was not a named hurricane or tropical storm, tropical depression No. 16 brought persistent rains to Belize over the weekend causing alarmingly high water levels, not seen since Hurricane Greta in 1978.
Channel 5 Belize reported that heavy and persistent rains moved from south to north and have flooded the Cayo District. Bridges were submerged under water and roads became impassable, forcing residents to move to shelters.
The Iguana Creek Bridge was completely under water while the Roaring Creek Bridge was accessible only by heavy vehicles, and communities in the area were cut off.
Government officials are trying to assess the loss and damage caused by the floods. | | | | Reads : 1151 | | | |
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