Water levels in Lethem and the surrounding communities have receded considerably with systems in place to cope with further flooding.
Electricity continues to be rationed, a resident told Stabroek News yesterday. He said that the water levels have dropped and residents are hoping that the flood is going to soon be over. Several persons evacuated to shelters remain there, he said. Water levels in Lethem and other Rupununi communities began rising on Wednesday and at least two houses collapsed.
Regional Councillor Carl Parker told Stabroek News that the region’s disaster relief committee has put plans in place to cope with any further flooding. “We’re monitoring the situation. All the organizations are in
