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May 02, 2025 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists
Kaieteur News- Dem boys remember de time lang ago when dem fuss hear a weather forecast fuh Guyana. The announcer said: The influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) remains dominant across coastal Guyana, with enhanced convective activity expected through the 48-hour period.
An embedded lower-level trough, interacting with an approaching upper-level divergence zone, will aid in vertical moisture transport, resulting in moderate to heavy precipitation, particularly over Regions 3, 4, and 6.
Model guidance indicates precipitable water values exceeding 60 mm, suggesting the potential for high rainfall accumulation. Saturated soils from previous episodes increase the risk of inundation, particularly in urban areas with poor drainage.
A weak tropical depression situated east of the Lesser Antilles is forecast to track west-northwestward but is unlikely to directly impact Guyana. However, associated outer bands may enhance moisture inflow and increase relative humidity levels, leading to uncomfortable heat indices exceeding 38°C during dry intervals.
Residents are advised to monitor official bulletins as localized flooding, gusty winds, and isolated thunderstorm cells may develop, especially during afternoon convective peaks.
Dem boys had to go to de village elder fuh find out what all that technical jargon mean and whether we gan get rain or sunshine.
De village elder tell dem boys that today gon be one of dem days when yuh umbrella, yuh boots, and yuh sense of humour better stick close to yuh.
De ITCZ—dat big fancy name fuh de rain belt—decide fuh park heself over Guyana like he paying rent. And wid he come he two partner-in-crime: one bottom-level trough and one top-level trough. Dem two mekkin baby rain all ova de place.
De place already soak from de las setta rainfall, and now more water comin. Georgetown deh like one basin—wan lil sprinkle and yuh duck swimmin outside yuh door. Imagine when de clouds open up like one man pension file—everybody flood out!
Meanwhile, some tropical depression east deh watchin we, like it tryin fuh decide if fuh come visit or not. Dem boys seh leh it stay far! We gettin he mood swings already—de breeze pickin up and de sun playin hide and seek.
Humidity? Tek off yuh clothes, yuh still gon sweat. It feel like yuh walkin through steam from a big pot of pepperpot.
According to de village elder, de Met Office seh tek precautions. Dem boys seh tek two towel, a bucket, and learn fuh swim.
Talk half. Leff half!
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