CONSIDERING the recent continuous rainfall pattern in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Vice-Chairman Humace Odit said that community involvement is integral to ensuring that there is a smooth flow of water in trenches and canals to help mitigate flooding.

He made this comment during a voluntary clean-up exercise spearheaded by members of the Affiance Environmental Group.

The group, which comprises mostly men, gathered early Sunday morning and cleared all the garbage that was found floating in the trenches in the community. Almost one truckload of rubbish was removed.

The Regional Vice-Chairman who is a native of the Affiance community expressed admiration for the villagers’ efforts in helping to clear the waterways.

Odit said that the region is currently experiencing heavy, high-intensity rainfall which has resulted in flash flooding in some areas. He therefore called on community leaders to come together and do similar clean-up exercises.

He urged residents to desist from dumping garbage in nearby canals and trenches.

Further, the regional official noted that the garbage usually clogs the drainage network, making it difficult for the smooth flow of water.

He also called on residents to report flooding immediately to his office.

Several pumps within the region are currently draining water from several residential areas.