Several farmers on the Essequibo Coast have suffered losses as a result of their lands being under water for days after flooding from rains and Regional Chairman Devanand Ramdatt told Stabroek News that some lands are still inundated.
Speaking to this newspaper via telephone he explained that the pumps in the affected communities are working but noted that some of the water regulators in the region have been non-functioning. This he said has resulted in excessive water on the lands.
He explained that a few of the regulators which monitor the water levels in the main drains and the conservancy are in need of maintenance.
