THErecord levels of precipitation and resultant flooding in various parts of the capital Georgetown and low lying coastal communities over Thursday night and yesterday is being closely monitored by officials of the Ministries of Public Infrastructure and Agriculture, the latter through its National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), and the Georgetown Mayor and City Council. Yesterday, visits were paid to Albouystown, South Ruimveldt, Sophia and areas adjacent to Brickdam,   Sussex, Hadfield, Main, Regent and other city streets which were flooded with several

inches of water.
Officials from the ministries and agencies checked drainage facilities at the Ruimveldt Outfall, Princes Street koker, and the Cummings Street/ Downer Outfall.  Blockages were cleared and desilting of the Liliendaal outfall and nearby canals also undertaken.
According to the ministry, Georgetown, Region 4, over the past 26 hours, has experienced approximately 106.3mm of rainfall. The Hydro-meteorological office stated that in Central Georgetown 27.9 mm of rainfall between 08:00hrs and 10:00hrs yesterday, was recorded. Mechanical pumping of sluices began from 08:30hrs and water was drained by gravity until 15:30 hrs.
Persons living in low lying areas are being advised to take all necessary precautions to protect their children, homes, property and health during this period of excessive

rainfall.
Guyana has been experiencing periods of excessive rainfall that have resulted in flooding in certain areas.

On June 12, the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) reached the threatening level of 58.25 Georgetown Datum (GD) and the NDIA undertook to test the Northern Relief Channel of the Hpoe-Dochfour canal project for the first time. The discharge has since been ongoing successfully. This has been complemented by discharge through the Cunha, Kofi and Land of Canaan relief sluices into the Demerara River.