The Hydromet Office has issued a flood warning for those areas that are flood-prone. The warning will remain in place for the rest of the night and early into Tuesday.
Rainfall accumulation is expected to be between 10.0 mm and 40.0 mm into this evening.
The Pomeroon-Supenaam areas in Region 2 and the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara in Region 3 will be most affected while all other areas will experience cloudy skies with brief showers.
The hydromet office has also reported that Frequent showers and thunderstorms are expected on May 12, 13, and 14, 2020.
Rainfall is expected to range from 30.0mm to 70.0mm and due to the prolonged precipitation period, flood-prone areas are expected to experience floods while hilly areas may experience landslides.
The Mayor of Georgetown has informed the Civil Defence Commission that based on the May 7, 2020 report he received from the City Engineer, all pumps in the City are fully equipped and functioning.
During the months of May, June, and July, the Hydromet Office is predicting that all regions will experience above normal rainfall with some extreme events during those months.
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The Civil Defence Commission is urging residents in high-risk communities to take the necessary precautions:
- Place sandbags where needed.
- Unplug all electrical items which may come into contact with floodwaters.
- Relocate livestock to higher ground.
- Use purification tablet as prescribed.
- Ensure children and the elderly stay clear of floodwaters.
The Commission also reminds persons to adhere to the COVID-19 precautions. If you must render assistance, remember to wear a mask correctly and sanitise after rendering aid. Further, kindly call the Civil Defence Commission, 24 hours National Emergency Monitoring System (NEMS) on 623.1700, 600.7500, or 226.1114 to report flooding in your community.
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