Farmers across the Pomeroon struggled to cope as waters continued to rise in the river and inundated farmlands yesterday.
Floodwaters have been affecting the area since last Sunday and up to late yesterday showed no signs of abating as rains continued. Various sections along the river have been flooded by varying depths of water. “I just praying and hoping God give me faith,” said Dawn Young who farms at Martindale in the lower Pomeroon.
Minister of Agriculture, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, told Stabroek News that there is about a foot to two feet of water in some areas. Mainly cash crops were destroyed and junior Agriculture Minister Ally Baksh and Minister of Health, Dr Bheri Ramsaran, are part of a team that has been in