Heavy waterfalls leave Charity overflowing
Kaieteur News- Several days of continuous and heavy waterfalls have left the flood-prone Charity community drowning. Based on reports reaching Kaieteur News, several community-based housing schemes have been affected by flooding. Charity is a major port of entry on the Essequibo Coast, which links the coast with the Pomeroon, Moruca and even Venezuela.
Reports are that heavy downpour, which began since New Year’s Eve, has already affected several residents. The people living within the Extension Plans told Kaie
Charity’s underwater restaurant.
News when the drains and ditches were overflowing, they were affected by flooding.
In the main commercial zone of Charity, many businesses were also affected by flood waters, and forced to close. Kaieteur News also understands that the ability of water to retreat from the zone has been significantly reduced due to garbage being built in the drainage ditches in the marketing area.
During the latter part of 2020, several attempts were made to disillusion the drainage network in Charity. When contacted, the Regional Democratic Council explained that they were carrying out remedial work on the Charity-based pump. The administration pointed out that the sluice gate is still active, but can only be opened during low tide.
There are also some communities that have been affected by flood waters, including Suddie, Richmond and Maria’s Lodge.