The Hydromet Service has announced that increased rainfall is coming Guyana’s way as the country transitions into the second wet and rainy season of the year before the expected time.
In a statement, the Hydromet Office explained that the secondary rainfall season usually begins in the second half of November and continues until the end of January to mid-February the following year.
The department said that given the arrival of the rainfall season, water accumulation in areas with compromised drainage is expected and that can lead to localized flooding and flood-related hazards, an upsurge in mosquito breeding, moisture-related pests and water-borne diseases.
The Hydrometeorological Service is urging that careful attention be given to short-range forecasts provided by the Hydrometeorological Service’s National Weather Watch Center (NWWC) in order to plan daily activities, especially by persons involved in the agricultural sector and those living in flood-prone areas.
In addition to the expected rainfall, there are several periods of above normal high tides forecasted in the coming months, which when coupled with the forecasted weather conditions can have severe localized impacts on the livelihood of the citizens.
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