Weather

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize to Benefit From $27.1M CDB Weather and Early-Warning Project

Belize is set to receive improved weather forecasting and early-warning systems through a twenty-seven-point-one-million-US-dollar project

July 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize City Earns UNESCO Tsunami Ready Status

Belize City has officially been recognized as a Tsunami Ready City, becoming the twenty-third community

July 24, 2026 No Comment

NEMO Graduates New Community Emergency Response Volunteers

Twenty-three residents of San Antonio and Santa Cruz villages in the Orange Walk District are

July 15, 2026 No Comment

Sibun River reaches flood stage, nearing levels recorded during Hurricane

The Sibun River is currently at the highest level among Belize’s major rivers, with water

July 13, 2026 No Comment

Tropical Wave Brings Heavy Rain to Central and Southern Belize,

Over the past weekend, the country was impacted by the passage of a tropical wave

July 13, 2026 No Comment

Belize Receives New Marine Monitoring Stations to Strengthen Weather Forecasting

Belize is strengthening its ability to monitor marine and weather conditions following the donation of

July 7, 2026 No Comment

Freak Storm Damages Homes in Toledo’s San Antonio Village

Residents of San Antonio Village in the Toledo District are assessing the damage after a

June 26, 2026 No Comment

NEMO and CDEMA Strengthen Regional Disaster Preparedness Partnership

Recently, CDEMA Deputy Executive Director, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig, paid a working visit to the

June 18, 2026 No Comment

National Climate Outlook Forum Opens to Review Hurricane Season and

Today marked the opening of the 14th Annual National Climate Outlook Forum at the Biltmore

June 12, 2026 No Comment

Crocodiles Spotted in Flooded Dangriga Community

Tyrah Hernandez, a nine-year resident of the Wagirale area in Dangriga, was among those forced

June 11, 2026 No Comment

Families Wake Up to Flooded Homes on Hummingbird Highway

Several families in a residential community on the Hummingbird Highway woke up to find their

June 11, 2026 No Comment

Flooding Forces Emergency Response in Stann Creek

Weather experts and emergency management officials say they have been closely monitoring a developing weather

June 11, 2026 No Comment

Met Service Reports Heavy Overnight Rainfall in Stann Creek

As emergency responders worked across flood-affected communities today, weather experts were also closely monitoring rainfall

June 11, 2026 No Comment

Hydrology Unit Warns Flash Flood Threat Remains

And, as floodwaters continue to impact parts of southern Belize today, officials from the National

June 11, 2026 No Comment

Coastal Plain Highway Flooding Raises Resilience Questions

Questions have emerged today about the resilience of the Coastal Plain Highway after floodwaters forced

June 11, 2026 No Comment

MIDH Monitoring Roads and Bridges Amid Heavy Rains

As heavy rains continue to affect parts of the country, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development

June 2, 2026 No Comment

Overnight Flooding Hits Punta Gorda as Residents Monitor Rising Waters

Substantial overnight rainfall in Punta Gorda Town and surrounding areas has left several streets and

June 1, 2026 No Comment

Hurricane Season Begins as Belizeans Urged Not to Let Guard

The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially opens on Monday, and weather officials in Belize are

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Hurricane Preparedness Urged Ahead of 2026 Season

Monday, June 1, will officially mark the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Hurricane, Transport and Rural Development Measures

Cabinet has approved a series of measures ranging from hurricane preparedness and public transportation reforms

May 21, 2026 No Comment

NOAA Predicts Quieter Hurricane Season, But Belize Urged to Prepare

With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season set to officially begin on June 1, new forecasts

May 5, 2026 No Comment

Belize Braces for Drought Conditions

Chief Meteorological Officer Ronald Gordon is warning residents to brace for drought conditions in the

April 30, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health Issues Heat Warning Ahead of Agric Show

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Belizeans to take extra precautions as the

April 17, 2026 No Comment

Belize Approves National Disaster Risk Plan to Strengthen Resilience Through

The Government of Belize is moving to significantly strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and resilience,

April 16, 2026 No Comment

Belize hosts opening ceremony of Hurricane Awareness Tour with Arrival

Belize today hosted the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour 2026 as the

April 16, 2026 No Comment

Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Draws Public Interest in Belize Visit

Belize is getting a rare and exciting look at the science behind hurricane forecasting, as

April 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Launches Coastal Inundation Project to Tackle Storm Surge Risks

Belize is taking a major step forward in strengthening its climate resilience, as government and

April 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Coastline Not Disappearing Soon Despite Online Climate Claims

Recent online blogs and social media circulations suggesting that Belize’s coastline could “disappear” in the

April 9, 2026 No Comment

2026 Hurricane Season Forecast Near Average With 13 Named Storms

The first major outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is pointing to a slightly

April 8, 2026 No Comment

Belize to host Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour 2026 ahead of

Belize is preparing to take center stage in regional hurricane preparedness efforts as it hosts

April 7, 2026 No Comment

NEMO Begins Nationwide Shelter Checks Ahead of Hurricane Season

With just weeks to go before the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season on June

February 23, 2026 No Comment

MIDH Warns of Flooding, Road Settlement Near Pueblo Nuevo Bridge

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing is warning motorists to exercise extreme caution along

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Strengthens Disaster Preparedness in Talks With UN Officials

Belize continues to advance its national disaster preparedness and resilience strategy following a high-level engagement

February 4, 2026 No Comment

Belize Boosts Tsunami Preparedness with Regional Experts

Belize has intensified its national tsunami preparedness through a comprehensive five-day initiative led by the

December 3, 2025 No Comment

CEMO Urges Continued Vigilance as Hurricane Season Closes

With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season now officially closed, the Belize City Council’s City Emergency

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Belize Ends 2025 Hurricane Season With No Direct Storm Impacts

Belize officially marked the end of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season this weekend, closing a

November 3, 2025 No Comment

Hurricane Melissa Death Toll in Jamaica Rises to 28 as

The number of people killed in Jamaica as a result of Hurricane Melissa, a powerful

October 28, 2025 No Comment

Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica as Category 5 Storm; 45 Belizean

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the island of Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane around

October 7, 2025 No Comment

Met Service Upgrades Rainfall Alert to Warning as Downpours Intensify

The National Meteorological Service of Belize has upgraded their excessive rainfall forecast from a watch

September 24, 2025 No Comment

Severe Thunderstorm Kills Livestock and Damages Homes in Orange Walk

A severe thunderstorm in the Mennonite community of Indian Creek in Orange Walk caused damage

September 24, 2025 No Comment

Flash Flood Risks Elevated in South and West Belize Due

As it relates to the flash flood warnings issued yesterday by the Hydrological Service, Tennielle

September 23, 2025 No Comment

Persistent Rains Bring Flooding Across Belize as Gyre Lingers

The persistent rains being experienced since last week have caused flooding in various parts of

September 23, 2025 No Comment

San Pedro Colombia Cut Off by Rising Floodwaters in Toledo

Residents of San Pedro Colombia in the Toledo District are facing serious challenges after heavy

September 12, 2025 No Comment

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding Across Belize City and Districts

Over the past two days, various parts of the country saw flooding due to heavy

September 2, 2025 No Comment

NEMO Hosts National Disaster Preparedness Sessions in Belize City

Organizations that form the national disaster response framework are meeting in Belize City for a

September 2, 2025 No Comment

NEMO Urges Vigilance as Hurricane Season Enters Peak

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is encouraging the public to remain vigilant during the

September 2, 2025 No Comment

Met Service Upgrades Weather App to Support Belizean Farmers

The National Meteorological Service (NMS) is making upgrades to its Belize Weather mobile app to

August 6, 2025 No Comment

Met Service Staff Trained in Video Production Through KOICA Program

The National Meteorological Service (NMS) of Belize has completed a comprehensive two-day Multimedia Production Training

July 30, 2025 No Comment

Belize Secures US$20M World Bank Credit for Climate and Disaster

Earlier today, the World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million Development

July 21, 2025 No Comment

Flash Floods Hit Toledo Villages, Farmers Assess Crop Damage

Adverse weather conditions over the weekend in the Toledo District caused flash floods in several

June 30, 2025 No Comment

Northern Belize Communities Reeling After Severe Flooding

Several communities in the north are recovering from significant flood damage after days of heavy

June 30, 2025 No Comment

Access Road to More Tomorrow Closed for Urgent Repairs

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) will be closing off the access road

June 20, 2025 No Comment

Police Officer Injured in Highway Crash

A Belize Police Officer, 41-year-old Luis Tesecum, was involved in a single-vehicle accident early this

June 17, 2025 No Comment

Flooded Roads in Toledo Leave Teachers and Commuters Stranded

Teachers and other commuters in southern Belize had major issues getting to work this morning

June 16, 2025 No Comment

National Utilities Team Reviews Disaster Plans as Hurricane Season Begins

The National Restoration of Utilities Committee (NRUC) recently held a meeting to look at plans

June 16, 2025 No Comment

CERT Project Launched in Toledo Villages to Strengthen Disaster Response

Residents in five villages in the Toledo District are forming teams that will assist their

June 5, 2025 No Comment

Leaky Racoon Street Station Sparks Outrage

A viral video on social media showing the deteriorating conditions inside the Racoon Street Police

June 3, 2025 No Comment

Hail Hits Camalote During Heatwave as Sudden Storm Rolls Through

There was a rare weather occurrence this afternoon in Camalote Village, Cayo District. The country

June 2, 2025 No Comment

2025 Hurricane Season Forecast: What Belize Needs to Know

The three words, “June to November” are perhaps the most popular clause that requires no

May 30, 2025 No Comment

Above-Normal Hurricane Season Predicted for 2025

The 2025 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season officially begins on Sunday and is expected to see

May 28, 2025 No Comment

NEMO Trains Media on Disaster Risk Coverage Ahead of Hurricane

The National Emergency Management Organization, NEMO, is stepping up efforts to engage the media in

May 22, 2025 No Comment

Belize Prepares for 2025, Reliable Flow of Information A Top

In ten days, the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season will be declared officially opened. In its

May 22, 2025 No Comment

Belize Launches $753K Climate Data Project with IDB Support

Belize is now the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to benefit from

May 21, 2025 No Comment

Showers Possible After Back-to-Back Heat Alerts and 101-Degree Temps

After back-to-back heat alerts this week, the country could be seeing some showers headed into

May 5, 2025 No Comment

Belize Teams Up With UN for National Disaster Alert System

The Government of Belize has partnered with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Re-education

March 24, 2025 No Comment

Blue Hole Sediment Study Reveals 5,700 Years of Hurricane Activity

Sediment samples taken from Belize’s Great Blue Hole have helped scientists determine that hurricanes and

March 19, 2025 No Comment

Unexpected Rainfall Despite Belize’s Dry Season

The dry season in Belize has seen above-normal rain fall and average nighttime temperatures thus

March 14, 2025 No Comment

Months After Tropical Storm Sara, Crooked Tree Lagoon Still in

Four months ago, Belize was hit by Tropical Storm Sara, and believe it or not,

February 14, 2025 No Comment

Belize Ranked Second Most Affected by Extreme Weather in 2025

The 2025 Climate Risk Index has ranked Belize as the second most affected country by

January 3, 2025 No Comment

More Cool Weather and Rain Expected as Second Cold Front

Belizeans can expect cool and wet weather over the next few days, as one cold

December 24, 2024 No Comment

Belize Secures $1.6M CCRIF Payout After Tropical Storm Sara’s Rains

The Government of Belize has received a payment of over a million dollars from the

December 5, 2024 No Comment

Floodwaters Recede Significantly in Belize River Valley, but Damage from

Floodwaters in the Belize River Valley have significantly decreased, but the damage caused by the

November 26, 2024 No Comment

Flood Relief Efforts Ongoing in Belize District Communities

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is working to assist persons who continue to be

November 25, 2024 No Comment

Floodwaters from Tropical Storm Sara Force Evacuations in Belize River

Tonight, more residents from rural Belize continue to be impacted by flood waters left behind

November 21, 2024 No Comment

Flooding in Belize Rural North Displaces Families and Cuts Off

Tonight, three families from the Belize Rural North area are displaced after water swept into

November 21, 2024 No Comment

Crooked Tree Flooding Worsens; Residents Seek Assistance for Access

The flooding saga in Crooked Tree is worsening, as floodwaters from Tropical Storm Sara continue

November 20, 2024 No Comment

Guacamallo Bridge Now Passable as Flood Water Recedes

Several bridges and ferries in the Cayo District remain closed to both pedestrians and motorists.

November 20, 2024 No Comment

Maskall Village on High Alert as Rising Floodwaters Threaten Homes

As many areas are now seeing the waters rise, residents in Maskall Village indicated that

November 20, 2024 No Comment

NEMO Calls for Public Assistance in Damage Assessment Following Tropical

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Sara, the National Emergency Management Organization is asking the

November 20, 2024 No Comment

More Tomorrow Village Isolated by Floodwaters: NEMO Struggles to Provide

The main access road to More Tomorrow Village in the Cayo District is currently underwater,

November 18, 2024 No Comment

Tropical Storm Sara Brings Devastating Floods to Western Belize

Tonight, dozens of residents in western Belize are grappling with flood waters, blocked streets and

November 18, 2024 No Comment

San Ignacio Market Square Floods as Macal River Overflows

One of the most severely impacted areas was San Ignacio Town Market Square and the

November 18, 2024 No Comment

Flooding Worsens in Benque Viejo as River Levels Reach 14

Further out west, Tropical Storm Sara led to the flooding of the main entrance of

November 18, 2024 No Comment

Belize River Valley Braces for Rising Waters Following Tropical Storm

And while Tropical Storm Sara is a thing of the past, villages in the Belize

November 15, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Returns Early to Address Tropical Storm Sara

Prime Minister John Briceno is back home, and has begun to work closely with emergency

November 15, 2024 No Comment

Tropical Storm Warning Extended to Entire Belize Coast

Local emergency officials have now extended a tropical storm warning for the entire coast of

November 15, 2024 No Comment

Southern Belize Prepares for Tropical Storm Sara’s Impact

Authorities in southern Belize are working to prepare communities for the impact of the incoming

November 15, 2024 No Comment

Tropical Storm Sara Forces Cancellation of Weekend Events

The incoming Tropical Storm Sara has forced the postponement and cancellation of several events planned

November 15, 2024 No Comment

Belmopan Braces for Flooding as Storm Sara Approaches

In the capital city, the National Emergency Management Organization’s Belmopan Branch is anticipating flooding in

November 15, 2024 No Comment

Belize Electricity Limited on High Alert for Tropical Storm Sara

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is also gearing up for the arrival of Tropical Storm Sara.

November 14, 2024 No Comment

Preliminary Phase Declared as Tropical Storm Sara Approaches

The first hurricane flag is up tonight as the Government of Belize has declared the

November 13, 2024 No Comment

Tropical Cyclone Nineteen Threatens Caribbean, Belize on Alert for Potential

At this hour there is a weather system in the Caribbean that has the National

November 12, 2024 No Comment

Flooded Roads in Cayo Create Hazardous Conditions for Motorists

Motorists heading to Caracol and San Antonio Village, Cayo faced dangerous road conditions today. The

November 6, 2024 No Comment

Government Considers Relocation for Flooded Villages in Northern and Western

The ongoing flooding in the north and west is pushing the government to consider solutions

November 4, 2024 No Comment

NEMO Issues Flood Warnings for Northern and Western Belize Rivers

It’s been over two weeks since areas in the areas in the northern and western

November 1, 2024 No Comment

Weekend Rains Expected

This weekend is forecast to be a wet one, but Belizeans don’t need to be

November 1, 2024 No Comment

San Antonio Village Flooded, Residents Rely on Boats for Transport

Tonight, residents of San Antonio Village, Orange Walk continue to require the use of boats

October 31, 2024 No Comment

National Met Service Warns of Rain and Possible Flooding This

More rain is on the way, that’s according to the National Meteorological Service’s latest report

October 31, 2024 No Comment

Flooded San Antonio Village Relies on Boats for Access Amid

Flood conditions in San Antonio Village, Orange Walk have gotten so bad that residents now

October 31, 2024 No Comment

Gracie Rock Residents Report Rising Waters as Floods Impact Belize

Other parts of the country are also being affected by flooding, like Gracie Rock in

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