Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud, Chief Executive Officer of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority,Lionel Wordsworth and engineers from the Ministry on Saturday visited residents of Diamond and Grove, East Bank Demerara, to ascertain the severity of the early morning flood caused by heavy rainfall and establish measures that would bring relief. After inspecting the areas, Minister Persaud instructed that a pump be allotted at the Diamond / Grove sluice to aid in reducing the water level. And an excavator will be sent to the Neighbourhood Democratic Council to raise an earthen dam.
Additionally, owing to complaints from residents of Grove that the koker attendant was negligent in performing his duties, Minister Persaud assured that an investigation will be carried out by the Guyana Sugar Corporation and necessary action will be taken if he is found guilty.
Minister Persaud said that the flood was caused by approximately 5.6 inches of a heavy down-pour which lasted several hours and added that the conservancies’ levels are in excess of three inches.
Further, the East Demerara Water Conservancy continues to discharge through Land of Cannan, Kofi and Cunia into the Demerara River to reduce high levels, while high levels in the Boerasirie conservancy are also being reduced via outlets at Bonasika and Naamryck.
Some of the residents in Grove affected by the flood are encumbering the sea defence reserves. Government has been advocating the removal of squatters from sea defence reserves because they are obstructing further sea defence development.
Meanwhile, residents in Diamond complained that the area is in need of proper drainage. They explained that an unscrupulous excavator operator removed mud from the dam and sold it to other residents. Minister Persaud observed that no one has the right to do that and such actions should not be condoned.
Residents are pleased with Government’s quick response to the situation.   Minister Persaud posited that the flooding which occurred in the two areas is categorized as a flash-flood, and recedes quickly.
The Hydrometeorological Service is advising that for the July to August 2010 period, generally, average rainfall is likely to persist in Guyana, meaning at least 18 to 22 rain days in July. Currently, forecast conditions remain favourable for intermittent rains which can be occasionally heavy through mid-July, especially during the early morning hours. (GINA)
D&I interventions for Diamond / Grove residents
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud, Chief Executive Officer of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority,Lionel Wordsworth and engineers from the Ministry on Saturday visited residents of Diamond and Grove, East Bank Demerara, to ascertain the severity of the early morning flood caused by heavy rainfall and establish measures that would bring relief.
After inspecting the areas, Minister Persaud instructed that a pump be allotted at the Diamond / Grove sluice to aid in reducing the water level. And an excavator will be sent to the Neighbourhood Democratic Council to raise an earthen dam.
Additionally, owing to complaints from residents of Grove that the koker attendant was negligent in performing his duties, Minister Persaud assured that an investigation will be carried out by the Guyana Sugar Corporation and necessary action will be taken if he is found guilty.
Minister Persaud said that the flood was caused by approximately 5.6 inches of a heavy down-pour which lasted several hours and added that the conservancies’ levels are in excess of three inches.
Further, the East Demerara Water Conservancy continues to discharge through Land of Cannan, Kofi and Cunia into the Demerara River to reduce high levels, while high levels in the Boerasirie conservancy are also being reduced via outlets at Bonasika and Naamryck.
Some of the residents in Grove affected by the flood are encumbering the sea defence reserves. Government has been advocating the removal of squatters from sea defence reserves because they are obstructing further sea defence development.
Meanwhile, residents in Diamond complained that the area is in need of proper drainage. They explained that an unscrupulous excavator operator removed mud from the dam and sold it to other residents. Minister Persaud observed that no one has the right to do that and such actions should not be condoned.
Residents are pleased with Government’s quick response to the situation.   Minister Persaud posited that the flooding which occurred in the two areas is categorized as a flash-flood, and recedes quickly.
The Hydrometeorological Service is advising that for the July to August 2010 period, generally, average rainfall is likely to persist in Guyana, meaning at least 18 to 22 rain days in July. Currently, forecast conditions remain favourable for intermittent rains which can be occasionally heavy through mid-July, especially during the early morning hours. (GINA)