How did the 1961 hurricane affect Belize City?

In 1961, Belize City suffered severe damage due to Hurricane Hattie and an associated tidal wave that struck on October 31.12

The destruction caused by the storm was a primary factor in the decision to relocate the nation's capital from the vulnerable, low-lying coastal city to an inland site. Consequently, the new capital, Belmopan, was established in the Belize River valley to avoid the risk of future disastrous flooding. Government offices were officially moved to the new capital in 1970.12