A flood warning has been issued for flood-prone areas over the next few days. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hydrometeorological Service, rainfall accumulation is expected to range from 15.0 mm to 60.0 mm, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported.
File photo: Flooding in Georgetown two weeks ago (CDC photo)
Persons residing in flood-prone areas are advised to prepare and take precautions against possible flash floods while those residing in hilly areas should take similar precautions due to possible landslides.
On Tuesday, May 26, conditions are expected to continue from Monday night. However, light rain is also expected during the morning hours. Rainfall is expected between 0.0 mm to 45.0 mm.
On Wednesday, May 27, as the day progresses, cloudy conditions can be expected across Guyana with occasional showers. Rainfall is expected to be between 0.0 mm to 20.0 mm. Similar conditions are expected on Thursday, May 28, 2020, across all regions with rainfall projected to be between 0.0 mm to 20.0 mm.
During the months of May, June and July, the Hydromet Office’s extended forecast predicts that all regions will experience above normal rainfall with some extreme events during these months. Already, the Commission has received complaints of damages to properties in a few communities due to freak storms.
Above normal high tide is expected during the period of June 1 to June 8, 2020, with the highest tides expected to reach a height of 3.13 metres on June 4, 2020, 3.16 metres on June 5, 2020, and 3.14 metres on June 6, 2020.
The Civil Defence Commission is urging residents in communities that are prone to flooding to take all the necessary precautions. Persons were further advised to call the Civil Defence Commission’s 24-hour National Emergency Monitoring System (NEMS) on 623-1700, 600-7500, 226-1114 or message through the Civil Defence Commission-CDC Facebook page to report flooding or landslides in their community.
