Following the failure of a door at the Abary sluice in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) Guyana’s leading disaster management organisation, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) over the weekend visited the area.
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) team which was led by Director General of the CDC, Col. Nazrul Hussain assessed the circumstances and provided support for those affected by the inundation. Some of the items distributed to affected residents included food and janitorial hampers, these items were distributed by personnel from the Regional Democratic Council (RDC).
Additionally, the commission supported Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha as he interacted with farmers in the area. The Minister indicated that the National Agricultural Research and Extension institute (NAREI) will be on the ground to aid farmers throughout the ordeal as well.
Moreover, the Health Ministry will also establish temporary clinics to render any medical assistance as is required.
On Friday last spring tide swept aside the Abary sluice door in West Berbice causing several homes to flood. Following the failure of the sluice door stop logs were placed after the tide receded to prevent further flooding. Mustapha during a visit to the area told residents who were affected by flooding that an assessment will be done to determine the extent of the damages. He also highlighted that agricultural inputs and planting materials will be distributed to affected farmers free of cost.
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