The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is presently monitoring two communities in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) after reports surfaced about flooding due to heavy downpours over the past few days.
The communities – Devil’s Hold, a village along the Cuyuni River, and Eteringbang, a village along the border with Venezuela, have both indicated that water levels are rising.
Reports are that the water level at Devil’s Hold is relatively high, even though rainfall has stopped in the area. At Eteringbang, the water level is approximately 12 inches, but rainfall continues in that location.
The water level in a section of Kwakwani
“The CDC will work closely with the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) representatives to monitor and assess the situation closely,” the CDC has stated in a release to the media.
Meanwhile, Head of the National Taskforce on Flood Monitoring, Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips, has committed to supplying aid to any impacted region.
The rains have since caused flooding in Regions Two, Five, Nine, 10, and now Seven. The CDC has further stated that Regions 2, 5, 9 and 10 remain impacted, but water levels along the coastland have receded significantly.
A house under water in Kwakwani
“Region 10 has also seen water levels drop by 3 feet. Region 9 is still inundated in some parts, especially in the town of Lethem and neighbouring farmlands.”
Meanwhile, the Hydrometeorological Service forecasts minimal rainfall over the next few days, but precipitation would increase exponentially by Wednesday. The ‘Above Normal High Tide Advisory’ is also in effect, and will continue until June 2, 2022.
The CDC continues to urge all residents to remain vigilant and cautious during this rainy season, and to report any impacts to local authorities or to the National Emergency Monitoring System (NEMS) on 600-7500 or 226-1114 at any time.
