With the Hydromet Department predicting instances of high-intensity rainfall over the next few days, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has said it is hoped that two recently acquired drainage pumps that were installed in the city would prevent major flooding.
Mustapha on Friday visited the sites of the drainage pumps, at Sussex Street and at Ruimveldt, to ensure they were functioning.
According to a Ministry of Agriculture report, Mustapha said it was important to assess the city’s drainage structures ahead of the forecasted rainy weekend given the fact that many areas in Georgetown are prone to flooding.
