CDC conducting damage assessment in Mahdia

by Anara Khan and Paul McAdam

DPI, Guyana, Saturday, May 25, 2019

After receiving reports of flooding in low-lying sections of Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni (Region 8), the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) dispatched a two-member team to assess the situation on Friday, May 24.

The team which was headed by Captain Salim October conducted assessments at several locations hardest hit by the flash flooding. Most of those affected were in houses built close to creeks and outfalls, despite warnings not to do so. Residents indicated that water levels reached as high as 3 feet in certain places. The flash flood was as a result of torrential rains.

According to Mahdia’s Mayor David Adams, the CDC’s quick response was timely and welcomed. He explained that moving forward, a plan to regularise home construction, especially in low areas, with the Housing Department, will be initiated. This will avoid the recurrence of home owners being affected by the seasonal flooding.

Cleaning kits were distributed to 14 households which were affected. Additional supplies were this morning mobilised and deployed to the region.

The CDC through the National Emergency Monitoring System (NEMS) is continuing to monitor the flood situation in various regions across the country. Currently, focus is being placed on Aishalton and Sand Creek in the Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo (Region 9) and Mahdia.

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