The ever widening cracks in the walls of 27 houses as well as the Sawariwau Primary School in Katoonarib are visible evidence of Sunday’s 5.7 magnitude earthquake in the Deep South Rupu-nuni, as the community continues to experience aftershocks.
According to a statement from the South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) yesterday, the tremors have been continuous and residents living within the area are being urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant.
The SRDC had noted that residents living around the epicentre have not been able to sleep well at nights since the earthquake rocked the region last Sunday. It was also observed that the cracks on the ground are slowly widening.
