Georgetown: The Ministry of Agriculture wishes to advise the public that frequent showers over the next 24 hours are expected along the coastal regions. Heaviest rainfall expected over region 5 and 6. Given high water levels in canals and saturated land flooding conditions can result.
Areas for attention include Black Bush Polder and villages of Lower and Central Corentyne,Canal Polder,Pomeroon and a number of villages along the Essequibo.
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority,Regional Officials and NDCs are closely monitoring the situation.
“We are cautioning residence especially in low lying regions to take precautionary measures against flooding. Please feel free to contact us on our hotline numbers 227 – 5049,223 – 7291, 643 4369(SMS ONLY) to report any flooding or breach. The Ministry of Agriculture will continue to monitor the situation and will bring you updates as it unfolds.” According to Minister of Agriculture Leslie Ramsammy.
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