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May 07, 2013 News
– All urged to take notice
The Ministry of Public Works is urging members of the public to take all necessary precautions during the Spring tides period of May 6 to May 12.
Last week Guyana’s coastal areas, mainly the East Coast Demerara highway and communities on the Essequibo Coast as well as Berbice, were immensely affected as the area was completely drenched with several inches of flood waters that were caused by extremely high tides combined with severe winds.
The flooding, which wreaked havoc especially for residents between Subryanville and Liliendaal is premised to be directly linked to the usual Sunday lime. Public Works Minister Robeson Benn pointed out that the area attracts a huge garbage pile-up that clogs the drainage system.
He added that the litter prevents water from the high tide from exiting the drain into canals that feed into the Liliendaal and Kitty pumping stations. As a result, the government on Saturday announced a ban on the activities in the area.
As though the worst has not yet passed, the Public Works Ministry, in a Public Notice yesterday petitioned the general public to take all necessary precautions between yesterday and May 12 noting that the predicted tides for this period indicates above normal levels.
The highest tide is expected to be on Thursday May 9 at 03:17 hours at the height of 2.91 meters.
The Sea and River Defence Department urges those residing in areas that are particularly susceptible to flooding to take special notice. These include areas along the banks of the Berbice and Canje Rivers; communities on the Essequibo Coast; communities on the Leguan Island, areas along West Demerara; Kitty; Georgetown to Ogle and areas along the Mahaica River Banks.
In addition, mariners are urged to take precaution when operating their vessels during this period. Also, it is highly advised that recreational activities should not be conducted on beaches and foreshore areas during the impending period.
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