Heavy rainfall disrupts some access routes in Region 9

The Government of Guyana is closely monitoring the impact of persistent heavy rainfall affecting several communities across Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), with authorities reporting flooding and widespread disruption to key transportation routes. Following a briefing last Saturday to Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand, the Office of the Regional Executive Officer said the situation continues to be assessed as weather conditions persist.
In a social media post on Wednesday, the Office of the Regional Executive Officer said regional officials, including Regional Executive Officer Karl Singh and Regional Chairwoman Vania Albert, alongside Toshaos, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), and other stakeholders, remain actively engaged on the ground conducting assessments and coordinating response efforts.

Communities in the South Pakaraimas and Deep South are among the most affected. While some residential flooding has been reported, officials say the main concern at this stage is the overtopping of roads and bridges, which has significantly restricted movement between villages.
Affected routes include sections of the Lethem/Linden Trail, the Karasabai Access Road, and roads leading to Aishalton and Karaudarnau. The disruptions have made access for supplies, services, and emergency response increasingly difficult.
The CDC and the Region Nine Disaster Risk Management Committee are coordinating response activities, with priority placed on ensuring public safety, maintaining communication with affected communities, and facilitating the movement of essential services where possible.
According to the Office of the Regional Executive Officer, officials are continuing to monitor river levels, infrastructure conditions, and potential health and agricultural impacts across the region as the rainfall persists.
The regional administration said updates will continue to be issued as the situation develops.