The Civil Defence Com-mission (CDC) was yesterday preparing to extend its surveillance and relief efforts as it received reports of more flood-affected areas in regions 8 and 7.
In the wake of excessive rainfall in the highland regions over the past few days, coupled with the cresting of the Ireng River, Kaibarupai, Waipa, Chenapau, Sand Hill Settlement, Itabac and Kanapang in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), and Paruima, Kako, Jawalla, Phillipai, Kamarang and Quebanang in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have been hit by flooding.
Deputy Director of the CDC Major Kester Craig told Stabroek News that in addition to the six affected villages in Region Eight, new reports revealed that Kopinang and Chuing have also been affected by flooding. He said the CDC has since started preparing supplies to be dispatched to the two villages.
