Communities in Region Seven Cuyuni-Mazaruni are now being monitored by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) as extensive rainfall has resulted in flooding there.
The CDC yesterday said it has received reports of rising water levels at Devil’s Hole along the Cuyuni River and at Eterinbang, on the Guyana-Venezuela border.
“The CDC has received updates that the water level at Devil’s Hole is relatively high, even though rains have stopped in the area at the moment. At Eteringbang, the water level is approximately 12 inches, but rain continues in that location,” the disaster response agency said in a statement yesterday.
It was noted that the CDC will work closely with the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) representatives to monitor and assess the situation closely.
Prime Minister Mark Phillps as Head of the National Taskforce on Flood Monitoring has already pledged support aid to impacted regions.
According to the CDC, the extensive rainfall over the last week has caused flooding in regions Two, Five, Nine, Ten and now Seven.
The CDC reported that regions Two, Five, Nine and Ten remained impacted but water levels along the coastland have receded significantly. In the case of Region 10, water levels have dropped by three feet while in Region 9 some parts remain inundated, especially in the township of Lethem and neighbouring farmlands.
The CDC in a statement on Thursday night had said that it is prepared to lend support to communities in Kwakwani and others parts of the region which are under water due to the heavy rainfall and the swollen river. Lamp Island and Ladernsville in Aroraima were identified as the communities that are severely affected by the flooding in the region.
This newspaper had reported that some 37 households have been affected at Lamp Island, but due the houses being built on stilts, the water levels are only high in the yards. However, the affected families have since opted to stay with friends and other relatives in other areas.
Meanwhile, the Hydrometeorological Service forecasts minimal rainfall over the next few days, but precipitation will increase exponentially by Wednesday. The ‘Above Normal High Tide Advisory’ is also in effect and will continue until June 2, 2022.
The CDC continues to urge all residents to remain vigilant and cautious during this rainy season, and to report any impacts to local authorities or the National Emergency Monitoring System (NEMS) on 600-7500 or 226-1114 at any time.
