Farmers of Yakusari, Black Bush Polder burnt tyres on the road yesterday in frustration over the stagnant floodwater on their farms which has resulted in losses of their rice, cash crops and livestock.

The protest started around 8.30 am yesterday and residents demanded urgent attention and an end to the “disaster” they are facing.

As their frustration escalated, they placed tyres across the road and set them alight. A team of police officers subsequently arrived and put the…..