SITUATION REPORT # 3 as of 1900 hours, February 08, 2012

  • February 9, 2012
  • Posted by: cdc
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SITUATION REPORT # 3 as of 1900 hours, February 08, 2012

 

 SUBJECT: Flooding in several regions in Guyana

 

 EVENTS:

 

 The heavy rainfall that commenced on January 28, 2012 resulted in flooding in several communities in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.  These communities are located on the Coastal Plain and along the Abary, Mahaica, Mahaicony Rivers, Pomeroon, Black Bush Polder and Canal Polders. Light to moderate showers are being experienced and water is receding in most of the areas.

 

 The water in East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) reached its critical level and water is being released periodically during the low tides into the Mahaica River through the Maduni Sluice. The release of water in the Mahaica River is exacerbating the flooding already experienced by the communities along the Mahaica and Mahaicony Rivers.