As a result of severe flooding along the coast yesterday triggered by heavy rain, Prime Minister Mark Phillips has directed the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to partially activate the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).
This was disclosed by the Director General of the CDC Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig.
According to the Hydro-met Department, George-town recorded the highest level of rainfall in the country, with approximately 120.3mm of rain between Tuesday and yesterday morning. This amounts to almost 5 inches of water. South George-town, Bel Air, Alberttown, Queenstown, Avenue of the Republic, Bourda, and Kitty/Campbellville, are among the areas that have been affected by continuous heavy rainfall.
