Heavy rainfall within the past 48 hours has resulted in flooding in six of the 10 administrative regions, with Region Seven being the worst hit, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) reported yesterday.
A release from the disaster risk management agency stated that water levels in Cuyuni/Mazaruni vary between seven feet to 20 feet. Torrential rain in the hinterland has resulted in swollen and overflowing rivers and channels.
Region Seven Chairman, Kenneth Williams, yesterday related that water levels have remained the same in the Middle Mazaruni district. However, he explained that from reports, water levels have been rising in the Eteringbang and Arrau villages.