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Monday, February 21, 2011

FLASH FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT

Over the last 72 hours there has been rainfall in excess of eight inches in Georgetown and outlying areas

President Bharrat Jagdeo, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development  Kellawan Lall, Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali and Transport and Hydraulics  Minister Robeson Benn are out assessing the situation.

"Our drainage system is functioning and 24 hours surveillance is being conducted to ensure maximum drainage.

We recognize that some homes of the city and outlying areas may have accumulated water."

For citizens who find themselves unable to occupy their homes because of the excess rainfall, the Government invites you to contact the Civil Defence Commission on telephone numbers  226 -8815, 226-1114, 226- 1117.
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