THE Mayor and City Council says that all of its hydro pumps and sluices are working as heavy rainfall continues to beat down on Guyana.

In a statement City Hall said that in addition, teams from the Engineer’s Department are working around the city to clear chokes and ensure that storm water is not restricted in any of our water ways. “However, the council calls on all residents to ensure that their surface drains are clean and clear and the drains at the front of their yards are kept free from garbage and other things that would facilitate restriction of storm water.”

According to City Hall for 2017, council budgeted $231M for maintenance of 644.5 miles of drains and canals and to enhance the general environment of the city but with the coincidence of high tide and heavy rains there will always be overtopping in certain areas in the capital.

Notwithstanding, the council is appealing to store owners and, in fact, all residents to allow their down pipes to flow into surface drains and not directly into street drains. “The Mayor and City Council calls on all citizens to do everything practicable to support the effect of the council to make Georgetown clean, green and safe, for all.”