Despite the fact that there was more than normal rainfall, authorities yesterday said that there was no major report of flash flooding.“Notwithstanding heavy rainfall there were no major reports of flash flooding, taking into consideration that the drainage and irrigation system is designed for 38.1mm (1.5 inches) of rainfall but was able to cope with an average 63.5 mm (2.5 inches) of rainfall in the last 24 hours,” the Ministry of Agriculture said.The Ministry said that preparations undertaken for the rainy season, and ongoing interventions by its various agencies, including the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) and GuySuCo as well as the regional administrations and local government authorities, are working well.According to the Hydrometeorological Service yesterday, Guyana is currently facing the mid-year rainy season and periods of heavy downpours are likely, especially during the early morning hours throughout this month.In addition, spring tide warnings are in effect and do not come to end until July 17.“Hence, the Ministry is urging residents and farmers in vulnerable areas along the coast and riverain communities to be alert during this period.“Also,Wholesale Jerseys China, all RDCs and NDCs are asked to be alert in the monitoring of the drainage infrastructure.The Ministry’s NDIA will continue to work closely with farmers and residents during this period.”Already, the Ministry said yesterday, the NDIA has mobilised its resources and personnel to various parts of the country.“In Region Two, most of the outfall channels have now been cleared and the Iteribisi conservancy which is now full to capacity is releasing water at Riverstown. Desilting is presently taking place at C1/C6 and Good Hope areas and there were no reports of flooding.”In Region Three, because of the tide lock mechanism on sluice doors, some areas experienced accumulation of water. However,Jerseys NFL China, as soon as the tide receded and sluice doors were opened, water quickly receded.Blankenburg west sideline is being excavated while a koker at Canal No.1 has been cleared. The Canal Polder area was recently earmarked for major drainage works which resulted in improved drainage to farmers and residents.“In Region Four,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, while the interventions are targeting affected areas, this has assisted in the removal of flood waters.Interventions included the installation of a mobile pump at Diamond and an excavator was deployed to Friendship and Kaneville. Two tubes were installed at Kaneville along with a self-acting door,Wholesale Jerseys Online, while a tractor pump was installed at Craig.”The Ministry also disclosed that engineers are currently in the region making assessments and looking at other possible interventions.The NDIA has already cleared key outfall channels such as Little Diamond, Kunia and Garden of Eden. These have assisted in getting water off the land.“Work was also done on East Coast Demerara,Cheap NFL Authentic Jerseys, at Hope Estate where excavation works are taking place. All outfall channels are cleared,Jerseys Wholesale, while work is ongoing to dredge the Buxton outfall.”In Region Five, excavating, building embankments and empoldering in Mahaicony and assisting farmers with two days work so as to facilitate continued agricultural activity continued while in Mahaica, the right and left flood embankments were being built.“Empoldering is ongoing at Little Biabu and a new drainage structure has been completed at Jeenarine Canal. In Region Six,China NFL Jerseys, mobile pumps have been deployed at Seawell, Borlam, Whim, Liverpool, No. 43 and Eversham. All outfall channels have been cleared with excavation works completed in many of the farming areas.”In Region Ten, works are being undertaken at Coomacka Creek. The excavators with pontoon had recently dredged the Kara Kara Creek. An NDIA engineer was also deployed to Rockstone to make an assessment of the area due to intense rainfall.
