Flood draining but Albouystown, parts of East Coast still submerged

A horse cart used as a makeshift bridge by residents after water did not recede at Industry (Keno George photo)

Floodwater from Wednes-day’s torrential rain was slowly receding yesterday but some communities on the East Coast have seen no respite even as the government’s relief operation takes shape.

Heavy downpours that started Wednesday afternoon and continued until Thursday morning left the city, East Bank and East Coast area under water. While the water on the East Bank areas had receded yesterday, there was still major accumulation on parts of the East Coast and in Albouystown