The Civil Defence Commission in Guyana has reported extensive flooding in Lethem, St Ignatius and other low lying areas of Region 9. Continuous heavy rainfall in Region 9 and in the Roraima State of Brazil has resulted in the Rio Branco and Takuta Rivers overflowing their banks and more than 60% of Lethem inundated. Farmlands and roads in the region are flooded and bridges are damaged. Click here for full report.
EVENTS:
There has been continuous heavy rainfall in Region 9 and in the Roraima State of Brazil resulting in the Rio Branco, Ireng and Takutu Rivers overflowing their banks. As a result of this event, Lethem and its environs and other low lying areas of Region 9 have become inundated with flood water.
A total of sixty one (61) Amerindian communities in Central, South Central, North, Deep South and South Pakararaimas have been impacted by the floods in Region 9 Guyana. As of June 23, 2011, water continues to recede in all of the impacted areas, with the most significant decrease in Central Rupununi which includes Lethem and its immediate environs. Click here for further details.
The Event:
The Dominica Office of Disaster Management has reported that the Clarke Hall-Layou River Valley area has been declared a disaster area due to the collapse of the Matthieu Dam on the Layou River. The incident occurred on Thursday July 28, 2011 at 12.30 a.m. So far there have been no reports of loss of life or serious injury. Two persons who were initially reported missing have been located.
