NEW RIVER STENCH

And while sargassum threatens the beaches, the New River is threatening the everyday lives of the residents of Orange Walk. The river's stench has severely affected these residents in the past, even causing schools in the area to close temporarily. And while the Department of the Environment is working on the problem, it seems the stench is back again. La Inmaculada RC school posted on their Facebook page that they are now growing concerned and are appealing to the authorities to urgently deal with the problem. Back in 2019, the students at the school faced health issues because of the New River's stench. We will continue to follow this story.