By Roger Wong
Upset Hope Estate farmers continued to grapple with floodwaters yesterday and are still assessing damage to their crops and livestock even as they questioned why the authorities are not dealing with the inadequate drainage system that serves the area.
Floodwater was still in some homes, yards and fields when Stabroek News visited the East Coast Demerara community yesterday. The water appeared stagnant and residents expressed concern about the possible effects on their health. Heavy rains on Thursday swamped most of Georgetown and other coastal areas and while the waters have receded over the past few days, at Hope Estate,
