Forecasters say more rain and heat spells in Belize and the Caribbean

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, Forecasters at the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) said that the Caribbean will experience the peak of the wet and heat of the hurricane season.

CariCOF said that this would result in frequent disruptions of outdoor activities and rising water levels in soils, rivers, and reservoirs, Loop reports.

In addition, CariCOF warned that there will be potential for flash floods and extreme heat and heat waves.

CariCOF also noted that as of July 1, severe or worse shorter-term drought has developed in western Hispaniola, and the majority of the Leeward Islands while severe long-term drought has developed in western Cuba, southern Hispaniola, eastern Jamaica, the majority of the Leeward Islands, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent.

Parts of Belize and Saint Vincent might also see some long-term drought by the end of October, forecasters say.

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