Floodwaters Recede in Orange Walk as Relief Efforts Ongoing

Floodwaters in the Orange Walk District have significantly receded following a weekend of major inundation.

According to the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO), a total of 54 residents from the villages of Trial Farm and San Pablo were forced to seek shelter during the height of the flooding.

As of this morning, most shelterees have returned to their homes as conditions improved and roads became passable. However, 26 individuals, comprising seven families, remain at the San Pablo Community Centre. This group includes 16 adults and 10 children, who continue to receive assistance.

NEMO’s Damage and Needs Assessment Committee remains active on the ground, gathering information on the extent of damage to infrastructure, homes, and agricultural areas. Meanwhile, the Relief Supplies and Management Committee is carrying out follow-up visits to ensure families have access to essential items such as food, clean water, hygiene kits, and bedding.

NEMO will be conducting a review of the contributing factors behind the flooding. This assessment aims to improve future mitigation strategies, particularly as the country faces increasingly intense rainfall events linked to climate change.

Residents are urged to stay updated and report any ongoing issues to NEMO’s Orange Walk District Office.

Road Conditions Update:

Yo Creek to San Lazaro – Passable, water has receded.

Santa Martha Road – Passable, but drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution.

Guinea Grass Road – Passable, water has receded.

San Roman Road – Passable only for high vehicles and trucks; extreme caution advised.

San Antonio Road – Passable, water has receded.

August Pine Ridge to San Felipe Road – Passable, water has receded.

Motorists are reminded to drive carefully through affected areas and heed all safety advisories.