But, Bradley also told us about the work they have done in other areas to alleviate the effects of flooding - specifically with the flood mitigation project. Bradley told us how this project has improved the run off period on several streets.
Darrell Bradley, Mayor, Belize City
"Belize City is at sea level and we are seeing major anomalies in terms of climate shifts. You had a period in Belize where you have within 6 weeks heavy heat and now you have had a situation of torrential rains. These weather patterns would be with us for some time and because we are at sea level this city will flood. This is why I made the comment in terms of the run off time. One thing that I will say is that the improvements with the flood mitigation project with the drainage works that the city has focused on over the last I would say year and a half, it has worked. Because immediately when the rain stopped we went out and we did an inspection of critical areas. Areas like Orange Street that always take water, Queen Street that always takes water, Freetown Road that always takes water. Princess Margaret Drive that always takes water. Hydes Lane that always takes water and when I mean takes water, I mean that water would be there for 24 hours, 48 hours after a rain has subsided and these areas were dry."
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