THE highest rainfall reported yesterday was recorded at Strathavon in Region 4 (Demerara/ Mahaica) with 244.0 mm, followed by Helena No. 2, also in Region 4, with 202.4 mm of rainfall.

[box type=”shadow” align=”alignleft” width=”300px” ]Weather Forecast:

FRIDAY: Cloudy skies can be expected in Regions 1 to 4 and 7 with frequent showers and scattered thundershowers. Other areas, partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy with scattered showers. Rainfall is expected between 0.0 mm to 45.0 mm.

SATURDAY: Cloudy to overcast skies with showers can be expected throughout Guyana with scattered showers over coastal areas with isolated thunderstorms during the morning becoming partly sunny into the afternoon. Other areas, isolated showers can be expected. Rainfall is expected between 0.0 mm to 30.0 mm.

SUNDAY: Mainly overcast skies can be expected throughout Northern Guyana with intermittent rain and scattered to occasional thundershowers. Rainfall intensities are likely to be moderate to heavy and accompanied by gusty winds. Southern Guyana, partly sunny skies can be expected.

Rainfall is expected between 0.0 mm to 60.0 mm. Highest in areas of Regions One to Three. Rainfall in the regions for the 24-hours as at 8:00am yesterday[/box]
This was according to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hydro-meteorological service, which indicated that as at 8:00am, yesterday, its reports indicated that Region 4 was the hardest hit by the heavy rains, with some 186.6 mm of rainfall.
The Ministry’s Hydro-meteorological service also reported that most of the heavy rains occurred during the early morning hours.
Following the heavy rains, yesterday’s weather conditions saw cloudy to overcast skies across coastal and inland areas, with occasional to frequent moderate to heavy showers and scattered thundershowers.
Other areas across Guyana expected mostly cloudy skies with brief showers.
Rainfall for yesterday was expected between 5.0mm to 50.0mm, with the highest rainfall expected over coastal areas. This data is expected to be confirmed by the hydro-met service.
Additionally, above normal high tide is in effect until Thursday November 27, 2014. Residents of coastal, low lying and riverine areas are advised to take necessary precautions.