Authorities on alert as floodwater rising in North Rupununi

Farmers in Masakenari processing cassava to make farine in a bid to prevent spoilage during the flood season

While floodwater is receding from some Rupununi communities, Region Nine Chairman Bryan Allicock yesterday reported that water levels in at least two North Rupununi villages are rising.

Speaking with Stabroek News from Lethem, Allicock explained that Community Service Offi-cers who had visited the district over the weekend have reported that Massara and Kwaimatta are now flooded.

He said efforts were underway by the regional council to get hampers to the affected communities.