The distribution of food supplies to some residents in the Rupununi has begun as several far off communities are now faced with food shortages following the end of what was described as the worst droughts to hit the region since 1988.
Back in January, Regional Executive Officer Carl Parker had told Stabroek News that if continued, the drought also posed the risk of a food shortage.
It would now seem that that prediction has now become a reality for some residents in the Rupununi as the regional administration is now tasked with sourcing food supplies for distribution as well as combating a persistent caterpillar infestation that are damaging crops in varying sections of the region.
