The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has said that over 2,800 households were affected by flooding since the start of the year, with those in Region Two being most severely affected.
A report compiled by acting Preparedness and Response Manager Captain Salim October was released by the CDC on Sunday, the Department of Information (DPI) yesterday reported.
According to DPI, the report states that the flooding which occurred during the period of January 1st to January 9th severely affected over 2,800 households with 1,200 in Region Two, 1,590 in Region Four and 15 in Region Ten. The reports says that Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) was the most affected, whereas Nabaclis in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) recorded the most affected homes, with 1,000 affected households.