Water levels receding slowly in regions Five, Ten
Flood-hit communities in regions Five and Ten have seen a drop in levels and residents remain optimistic that within a short period the water will be gone from land.
It has been just over a month since residents of the Abary, Mahaicony and Mahaica rivers in Region Five and Kwakwani, Aroaima, Lamp Island and others in Region Ten, have been inundated.
Councillor of Region Ten, Elroy Adolph yesterday informed that water levels have receded by approximately eight inches.
He stated that they noticed the water levels receding off the land slowly over the weekend but pointed out that they have been experiencing light showers across the region.
“It is funny how this works, the water comes with the rain and goes when the rain goes [rainfall stops]. We keep hoping that the water will move off the land soon enough and we can return to our normal lives,” he said.
Adolph mentioned that the shelters are still occupied as even though the water level is dropping, there is “still a lot of water on land.”
“They cannot move out of the shelters as of now because they have nowhere to go. The water is still high on the ground but it has dropped and we hope it continues to drop,” Adolph said.
Asked about food supplies and access to water, he stated that with donations pouring in from the private sector and government agencies, there is no immediate threat to food security. He noted too that the water treatment facility in the district has given all assurance of having an adequate amount of water in storage to serve the community.
“You know we are very thankful for all the assistance we are being given. We are truly grateful because we understand how difficult it is to help in a crisis. But we are extra thankful because people are finding means and ways to help us in a global crisis. We just have to say thanks,” he said.
Moreover, the Regional Councillor said that several residents have signalled their intention to move to higher ground and will like to commence construction soon after