Before hitting Belize, tropical storm Earl was classed as a hurricane. Arriving in the Central American country, it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 people have sought refuge in shelters in Belize City, according to authorities.

Tropical storm in Belize
Before hitting Belize, tropical storm Earl was classed as a hurricane. Arriving in the Central American country, it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 people have sought refuge in shelters in Belize City, according to authorities.