f the East and West Demerara Conservancies. The overtopping of both conservancies caused extensive flooding Guyana’s Coastal Communities requiring many families to be evacuated and accommodated in Emergency Shelters at several locations throughout the country. The impact of the flood damage was concentrated within the coastal administrative regions of West Demerara/Essequibo Islands, Demerara/Mahaica, and Mahaica/West Berbice. These areas comprise approximately 62.4% of the population of Guyana.

One night of torrential rain caused the flooding. Linmines Machine shop was forced to close operations temporarily. Persons living in lower flats were under as much as two feet of water in their flats. 32892 homes were affected. Losses were estimated at millions (possibly Guyanese currency), but no specific data was available.

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Heavy and prolonged rainfall. Severe losses and damages to livestock and crops. Outbreaks of vomiting, diarrhea and skin infections were reported. 100 persons were affected. 500 homes affected. Kitchen gardens and small chicken farms were affected.

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