The tailings pond at the East Montgomery Mines, Linden has collapsed resulting in flooding which is affecting residents living in the area.
Deron Adams, Chairman of Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice), told Stabroek News last night that he received reports at about 9.30 pm yesterday that the tailings pond at the Mines had collapsed. He said that a resident has told him that her home had been completely washed away and he was informed that the water is flooding the Three Friends Mines and Maria Elizabeth.
