Due to improved weather conditions and drainage of lands, floodwaters have begun to drop across the country, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) said yesterday in a release.
There has also been a slight increase in shelter operations, with a new shelter being set up at the Rockstone Guest House, which is housing seven persons as at June 28. Overall, the number of persons occupying shelters has risen to a total of 239 persons. They are being housed in a total of 10 shelters activated in Regions 2, 5, 9 and 10.
The CDC said that the number includes 30 persons at the Barama Building in Karawab, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam); seven persons at the Mortice Primary HM Building in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice); four at a shelter in Tabatinga in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), and 198 persons across seven shelters in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice)
Region One
Water has receded in riverine communities and has dropped to normal levels in the Barama River, however some areas mostly farmlands remain waterlogged.
Region Two
Floodwaters have dropped in all previously affected communities including those on the Coast and in the Pomeroon River.
Region Three
Floodwaters have ebbed from most communities previously affected, however some farmlands still remain submerged.
Region Four
In Region Four, floodwaters have significantly dropped in several previously affected communities in Georgetown, East Coast and East Bank areas.
Region Five
At the Mahaica Creek area water has dropped by approximately one inch in the communities of Big Baiboo, Handsome Tree, District #10, Broken Waterhand and De Hoop, however the water still remains high at approximately two feet.
In the Mahaicony Creek area water has receded by approximately 14 inches in Hyde Park, by three inches in Gordon Table and Wash Clothes, and by 1 inch in First Savanah.
“However, there is little to no change in Mortice, Esau and Jacob, Mora Point, Water Dog Creek, Pine Ground and Governors Light, which remain inundated with about 2 to 3 feet of water.
“The entire communities of Burma Housing Scheme and Moraikobai Village remain flooded with about 2 to 4 feet of water. The RDC confirmed houses and farmlands are still under water in all the affected communities”, the CDC said.
At Abary Creek water has dropped by one inch.
Region Six
As a result of improved weather conditions and operable pumps the water has dropped in communities across the region except in Macedonia, which remains flooded because of poor drainage.
Region Seven
Water levels have declined by approximately 15 feet in the Kamarang and Mazaruni rivers. Residents from areas that were previously affected are beginning to return to their homes, shops and dredges.
Region Eight
According to the last report as of Monday 28 June, some 56 households were still flooded.
Region Nine
In Region 9, water levels have receded in Lethem, Tabatinga, North and Central Lethem and vehicles can now access the villages of Aishalton and Karasabai. However, a major section of the road was washed away by floodwater at Cracrana.
Region Ten
Water has dropped by approximately 18 inches in Kwakwani, Hururu, Sandhills, Dalawalla and Landerville, however the bottom flats of homes and farmlands are still flooded with about four feet of water. In Maria Elizabeth, Muritaro, Malali and Great Falls, water has dropped by approximately 3 to 6 inches, notwithstanding water levels are still approximately three feet high with homes and farms are still flooded.
