Region One communities facing water shortages

Residents of Mabaruma, North West District and other parts of Region One are currently experiencing water woes as the drought effects of the ongoing El Nino weather phenomenon continue to pose countrywide water problems.

Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashely yesterday stated that several communities in the region have been battling with water difficulties as a result on the drought, and particularly the Mabaruma, Matakai and Moruca areas.

Ashley explained that in some instances the dry water pools have left pumps belonging to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) unable to