Heavy rain is expected to continue over the next few days, the Ministry of Agriculture says.
Statement by the Ministry of Agriculture follows:
Citizens are advised that heavy rainfall and thunder storms are expected to persist over the next 72 hours.
The Ministry of Agriculture and other governmental agencies are therefore urging citizens to do all they can to safeguard themselves, their family, property and crops and livestock from being damaged.
Citizens are urged to protect their children from flood waters, and to boil all drinking water. If they have to be in the water, they are advised to wear protective boots and to wash their feet with a mixture of bleach and water.
The hydrometeorological department predicts that on Monday, cloudy to overcast skies are expected over all regions, while moderate to heavy showers and thunder storms can also be expected over Regions 1 to 7, 10 and some parts of Region 8.
Northern Guyana including Georgetown and East Coast Demerara can expect between 20mm to 60 mm of rainfall.
All other locations can expect most frequently, light rain.
Tuesday through Thursday, rainfall is expected to reach 20 to 50mm.
