All public schools in city, East Coast, East Bank closed because of rain

The Ministry of Education says that all public schools in Georgetown and along the East Bank and East Coast of Demerara will be closed today due to inclement weather.

Heavy rain blanketed the city and coast from early this morning causing flash flooding  on a scale not seen before in some parts.

St Gabriel's pupils heading home after today's flooding.
St Gabriel’s pupils heading home after today’s flooding.

 

Quamina Street after massive flooding this morning
Quamina Street after massive flooding this morning
Flooded Robb Street
Flooded Robb Street