Belize Builds Early-Warning Shield Against El Niño

Belize is preparing now for what could become a serious weather threat. NEMO is closely monitoring the potential effects of a Super El Niño, which could bring extreme conditions across the country. National Coordinator Daniel Mendez says NEMO is working with the National Meteorological Service and the National Hydrological Service to strengthen early-warning systems and ensure resources are ready for the communities most at risk.

 

Daniel Mendez, National Coordinator, NEMO

“We continue to engage closely with the National Met Service. We do have a daily briefing with the Met Service, between the National Met Service and the National Hydrological Service and NEMO, we collaborate very closely. When there is a need for us to work closer, that continues. But, we have engaging with them closely. We have been receiving information form the Met Service. And the Met Service is currently the lead to make sure early warnings are being put out there. But, we are also working with all our partners to ensure we are in a position to support the country a that time, if there is a need, if any type of event should occur as we have seen, droughts, fire, water shortage, we will continue to engage.”

 

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