Almost all pumps in operation to prevent city flooding

The flooded ER Burrowes Street in North Ruimveldt (Photo by Keno George)

The City Engineer’s Department says there was no recorded flooding over the weekend despite continuous rainfall.

All pumps, with the exception of the one at Riverview, have been working to prevent any flooding, City Engineer Colvern Venture told Stabroek News, while noting that pump attendants have been instructed to put pumps into operation as soon as the sluice doors are closed.

He noted that on some parapets, water had accumulated but quickly drained off. He said at present they are working to keep water levels in the drains around D’Urban Park “at a favourable level.”