RAINFALL SITUATION
Over the last 72 hours there has been rainfall in excess of eight inches in Georgetown and outlying areas.
President Bharrat Jagdeo, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development  Kellawan Lall, and Transport and Hydraulics  Robeson Benn were out yesterday afternoon assessing the situation.
Our drainage system is functioning and 24 hours surveillance is being conducted to ensure maximum drainage.
We recognize that some homes of the city and outlying areas may have accumulated water.
For our citizens who find themselves unable to occupy their homes because of the excess rainfall, the Government invites you to contact the Civil Defence Commission on telephone numbers  226 -8815, 226-1114, 226- 1117.