-water levels being lowered
THE Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority and Water Conservancy Commissions, is currently releasing water from the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) in Region Four and the Boerasirie Conservancy in Region Three. This action was taken in light of the continuously rising level of the conservancies due to recent heavy rainfall.
Agriculture Minister, Robert Persaud has been advised by the Water Conservancy Commissions that the EDWC (57.70 GD) is currently releasing water at Land of Canaan, Kofi and Cunia into the Demerara River to reduce the high level.
The level of the Boerasirie Conservancy (61.50 GD) is also being reduced via outlets at Bonasika and Naamryck.
In light of the situation, Minister Persaud is reminding local government agencies and other regional bodies to be on the alert and monitor the situation closely as the current rainfall is expected to continue.