Lethem flood waters going nowhere… Supplies flown in, army working with affected residents

Jul 07, 2018 News

Flood waters continued to affect Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) with several families camping out at shelters that have been opened.

Animals were affected by the flooding too.

Images yesterday showed animals stranded, with the army working to move residents around the flooded communities, especially in the environs of Lethem.
Yesterday, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon led a team to assess the situation, with several schools converted to shelters and students told to remain at home.
Junior Minister of Public Infrastructure Annette Ferguson was deployed to the affected area on Thursday, where

Supplies were flown in yesterday.

she met with village leaders of one of the hardest hit area – St Ignatius.
According to Minister Ferguson, the water level is currently being monitored and her team is aiding the evacuation of persons from their homes. Hot meals, drinking water and other supplies are provided daily to the affected residents.
Areas that remain underwater are Tabatinga, Culvert City and St. Ignatius.
Affected families are being housed at the Arapaima Primary School, Culvert City Nursery School and the Tabatinga Sports Complex.
Five schools were suspended Thursday after waters from nearby mountains and from neighbouring Brazil rose rapidly, flooding ranches and homes.
A preliminary assessment conducted by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has identified aviation fuel to support emergency medical evacuations, should that become necessary, in remote areas, water purification tablets, water storage containers, food and beddings for residents in shelters as emergency needs of the community.
The flooding in that area that borders with Brazil has been an increasing problem in recent years.

Army ranks helping to move residents yesterday.

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