- May 9, 2012
- Posted by: cdc
- Category: Situation Reports
SUBJECT: Flooding in several regions of Guyana.
EVENT:
As a result of heavy and continuous rainfall over the last 48 hours, several areas in all ten (10) Regions of Guyana were reported to be flooded. The water level in the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) continues to rise as follows:
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Location |
May 06, 2012 |
May 07, 2012 |
May 8, 2012 |
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|
Rainfall |
Water Level |
Rainfall |
Water Level |
Rainfall |
Water Level |
|
|
Lama |
1.5mm |
56:65 |
19.8mm |
56.70 |
|
56.75 |
|
Flag Staff |
2.4mm |
56.90 |
22.3mm |
57.00 |
26.3mm |
57.15 |
|
Land of Canaan |
8mm |
56.05 |
9.4mm |
57.05 |
10.8mm |
57.10 |
|
Mahaica Creek |
|
54.40 |
|
54.50 |
|
54.60 |
PROGNOSIS:
The Hydrometrological Services predicted generally cloudy to overcast conditions and occasional showers can be expected over all the regions in Guyana. Isolated thunderstorm can be expected over some coastal and near inland areas (regions 2 to 6 and 10). Flash floods can be expected in flood prone areas of regions 2 to 6 and 10 as a result of the heavy rainfall. Rainfall is expected to be between 0.1mm and 30.0mm today, May 08, 2012.