FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/00 - BELIZE (6 November)
Torrential rains and heavy flooding from Hurricane "Keith", in late September, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country, have resulted in severe damage to housing and infrastructure, as well as to the agricultural and fishery sectors. Thousands of farmers have been left homeless and their farming plots and wares destroyed. It is reported that the food situation of many of the affected rural families is under threat. Important damage has also been incurred to the banana and sugar export sector as well as to booming tourist resorts. Emergency food assistance is being distributed by international relief agencies, while technical rehabilitation plans are being formulated by the government for eventual collaboration and assistance from the international community.
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