Four excavators are to be deployed in Upper Corentyne villages stricken by flooding following heavy rain on Friday and Saturday even as questions are being raised as to why the local government authority was unable to clear clogged drains.
The decision to mobilise the excavators came after a visit to the area yesterday by new Agricultural Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha and Minister of Local Government, Nigel Dharamlall, along with regional officials. They visited the area to gather first-hand information and come up with solutions for farmers and others who suffered major losses.
The ministers visited residents of Numbers 52, 53, 54, 57 and 58 villages who were affected, and also all of the kokers in the area.
