April 28, 1972

Farmers of Canal #2 have been having steadily rising water on their farmlands since April 28. heavy rainfall has been experienced and has caused flooding in many areas. The water was coming primarily from Crown Lands which was supposed to be drained by the Potos Koker which had been blocked since the previous year. One farmer has 2.43 hectares of cane under water. A 4yr old boy drowned in his back yard as a result of the flooding. Heavy rainfall is the cause of the flooding.

Source: https://goo.gl/4FoWg8

country: 
Guyana
category: 
Hurricanes
year: 
1972

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