Potrerillos. The tropical storm Sara made landfall Sunday in Belize, where forecasters expect heavy rain to cause flash flooding and life-threatening landslides.
The storm moved into Belize after drenching the northern coast of Honduras, where it has stalled since Friday, causing rivers to swell and trapping some people in their homes.
The US National Hurricane Center’s tropical storm warning for Sunday included the Caribbean coast of Guatemala; the coast of Belize; and north to the coast of the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico, from Chetumal to Puerto Costa Maya.
Those areas, along with parts of El Salvador and western Nicaragua, could receive up to five inches (13 centimeters) of rain, with localized totals reaching 15 inches (38 centimeters). The conditions “will result in areas of flash flooding, perhaps significant, along with the potential for landslides,” according to the Hurricane Center.
“A storm surge could raise water levels one to three feet above ground level north of where the center of Sara cross the coast of Belize,” the center said Sunday. “Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.”
Meanwhile, northern Honduras is not out of the woods yet. The center expects Sara to drop up to eight centimeters (three inches) of rain there, but some areas could see totals of up to 1 meter (40 inches), with “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding” still possible.
“This flood that occurred right now is small compared to that of Eta and Iota… This here was full of people. Right now, there are few who are housed here.”
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COVID-19. Both governments are implementing measures to ensure safety protocols in shelters, including social distancing and providing masks and sanitization supplies. They are also working with health organizations to monitor the situation closely and provide necessary healthcare services to those displaced by the storm.
Hello and welcome to our segment on World Today News. Today, we are thrilled to have two esteemed guests joining us to discuss the impact of Tropical Storm Sara in Belize and Honduras.
To start with, could you please introduce yourselves and provide your expertise on the topic?
Guest 1: Good afternoon. My name is Professor Juan Carlos Mata, and I teach Geography at the National Autonomous University of Honduras. My expertise lies in natural disasters and their impact on local communities.
Guest 2: Hi there. I am Maria Lopez, an environmental journalist based in Belize City. I’ve been covering the impact of climate change on the Central American region for nearly a decade.
Today, we’ll be discussing the effects of Tropical Storm Sara and its aftermath. Prof. Mata, could you share with us the current situation in Honduras after the storm made its way through the country?
Prof. Mata: Well, as per the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center, the storm has moved away from Honduras; however, the aftermath is still quite concerning. Many areas are experiencing severe flooding, and there is a high risk of landslides due to the constant rainfall over the past few days. The government is working on providing relief and assistance to those affected, but the scale of the damage is yet to be determined.
Moving on to our next topic, María, could you elaborate on the impact of Sara in Belize? Were there any significant losses or casualties reported?
María: Thank you for having me. Yes, Sara made landfall in the southern coast of Belize early this morning, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and agriculture. Fortunately, no major losses or casualties have been reported so far. However, we are expecting flash floods and landslides in the coming days due to the heavy rainfall forecasted by the National Meteorological Service.
Prof. Mata, considering the ongoing pandemic, how are the authorities in both countries dealing with the displacement of residents and ensuring their safety?
Prof. Mata: That’s a critical point, especially in Honduras where the displacement of affected populations could potentially increase the spread of
