While efforts to determine the extent of recent flooding and its impact on communities in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are still in progress, the Ministry of the Presidency has said that Phillipai was hit by heavy rain that fell trees, as well as caused landslides.
The ministry, in a press statement issued on Friday evening, said while water has receded from some areas and mostly farmlands are now severely affected, Phillipai is reported to have experienced storms with very high winds during the previous period of heavy rainfall, which resulted in the felling of trees in the area. Additionally, it said the community has suffered several landslides, resulting in several trails through the village, being covered in slush.
Reports received indicate that the airstrip in Paruima has been flooded. Additionally, erosion of the river bank has started to occur.
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), however, has already
