Two main pumps in Georgetown are not working plus at least one of the sluices along the Demerara River in the city is non-functional and the others are not working at 100 percent, compounding the drainage problems after the recent heavy rainfall.
A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture yesterday, giving a weather update said had they been working to complement the main drainage structures along the city, drainage would have been more rapid.
It advised that residents, especially those living in low-lying areas, should take all precautionary measures as cloudy spells with possible thunderstorms were expected throughout Guyana last evening.
It said that similar conditions are expected to continue today over Northern Guyana, while occasional cloudy conditions are expected over Southern Guyana.
The Hydromet Office had advised that over the next 24 hours rainfall is expected at a range of 30mm in Regions 1 to 4.
The ministry said that while water has been receding in most parts of the city, some areas in Georgetown, Upper and Lower Pomeroon, Charity Housing Scheme and North and South of Canals No 2 are still under water.
It gave the assurances that the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), had been working round the clock to ensure that all structures remain operable so that the water can recede at optimal rates.
It said that while all pumps, especially those at emergency drainage structures, are functioning at optimal levels, an emergency D&I team has been put in place to deal with any possible breach occurring during the night.
