Heavy winds and rain damage homes in regions 6, 7 and 8

On Wednesday, approximately 11 homes suffered extensive damage after a storm ripped through the Indigenous village of Kato in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight. In this CDC photo, the damaged roof of one of the homes can be seen

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) last night stated that it was monitoring the impact of heavy winds and high water levels in regions Six, Seven, and Eight.

Within the past 96 hours, the CDC said that they have received reports of roofs being blown off and damaged due to storms in regions Six and Eight and structures being compromised by rising water levels in Region Seven.

On Wednesday, approximately 11 homes suffered extensive damage after a storm ripped through the Indigenous village of Kato in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight.