With water levels rising in Region Nine from recent rainfall, the incomplete bridges at Manari and Yakarinta could pose a threat to essential supplies getting to Rupununi residents.
The Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo region is transitioning from the dry period to the wet season which usually lasts until August.
The Manari and Yakarinta bridges have been undergoing works that were scheduled to be completed by April. This deadline was not met and with the wet season beginning, residents and members of the business community have expressed concern that a crisis is looming as the region is already suffering the effects of COVID-19.
