Regions 5,6 spared widespread flooding
The road to Bel Air Springs yesterday afternoon
The road to Bel Air Springs yesterday afternoon

THE regional administrations of Region 5 (Mahaica/Berbice) and Region 6 (East Berbice /Corentyne) late yesterday reported little or no flooding from rainfall in their areas.Regional Information Officer of Region 5, Sandie Ross-Hendricks disclosed that the only area in the region where some flooding was reported was in the Union /Naarstigheid Neighbourhood

Housewife Bibi Bissoondial of Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara, holds one of several chickens which died in the floodwaters which persisted up to late yesterday afternoon
Housewife Bibi Bissoondial of Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara, holds one of several chickens which died in the floodwaters which persisted up to late yesterday afternoon

Democratic Council (NDC), where six villages reported areas being under water.

The villages affected were D’Edward, Hopetown, Bush Lot, Golden Grove, Lovely Lass, #28, #29 and Union.

This water had, however, receded to a great extent by late yesterday afternoon.

In Region 6, Regional Chairman David Armogan disclosed that there was some flooding at Manchester, Corentyne, and in some areas of New Amsterdam.

These waters, however, receded after the sluices were opened.

Water in her bedroom: The home of Ms Shameena Shakeer at Le Resouvenir yesterday afternoon (Photos by Delano Williams)
Water in her bedroom: The home of Ms Shameena Shakeer at Le Resouvenir yesterday afternoon (Photos by Delano Williams)

Armogan said that the recent clean-up of the drainage infrastructure was a main factor in the observed efficiency of the system under stress from the heavy rainfall.

Up to late yesterday afternoon,the lower East Coast Demerara, which experienced close to four inches of rainfall Wednesday afternoon, remained under flood- waters.

Persons reported damage to furniture, and loss of poultry and other livestock.

 

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