Over the last five days, several regions across Guyana have been shrouded in thick fog accompanied by smoke during the early morning, with concerned citizens turning to social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to voice their concerns.
The atmospheric conditions have prompted widespread speculation and raised questions regarding their origins and potential implications for public health and safety. Residents are urging authorities to provide clarity and assurances.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), yesterday said that severe dry conditions (El Nino) are continuing across Guyana making it conducive to wildfires. It said that wildfires are currently widespread across Guyana and in other countries in this hemisphere. These fires are primarily due to spontaneous combustion and possibly exacerbated by human activities.
