Farmers situated in Kokerite Savannah, East Berbice, Region Six are pleading with the authorities for assistance as they say that the savannah is currently flooded, a claim vehemently disputed by regional officials.
Third-generation cattle farmer, Suresh Singh, 59, of Number 48 Village, Corentyne, yesterday told Stabroek News, that he has over 500 animals at the location and is worried that if the situation continues he will suffer a large number of losses.
Most farmers said that after last year’s flood, some water had remained at the location, but since the heavy rainfall last week, the water has since risen to an uncontrollable level and is causing their animals much discomfort.