–emergency works underway

A SPRING tide has caused significant damage to the door of the Abary sluice, threatening low-lying areas along the Belamy Drain from Abary to Airyhall, West Coast Berbice (WCB). However, residents in the area have not been impacted by flooding at this time.

In response to the emerging threat, the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA) swiftly mobilised equipment to block major channels in the Burma area to prevent floodwaters from entering rice cultivation zones. The Authority also plans to install stop logs, once the tide changes, in a bid to mitigate further risks.

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, along with NDIA Chairman Lionel Wordsworth are on their way to the affected area to assess the situation and meet with residents.
While the damage to the sluice door is significant, authorities are taking prompt action to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities and agricultural lands.