Wakenaam flood

The island of Wakenaam, Essequibo Islands- West Demerara (Region Three) is returning to normalcy after experiencing flooding early this morning due to high tides and a breach in the sea defence at Melville and Sans Souci.  This Ministry of the Presidency photo shows flooding outside a mosque on the island.

 

 

 

 

Emergency works at Wakenaam yesterday (Ministry of the Presidency photo)
Major Kester Craig (left) handing out relief supplies at Wakenaam today. (Ministry of the Presidency photo)
A resident of Wakenaam points to the height of the flood. (Ministry of the Presidency photo)