Hydromet Department pushes for well-drilling compliance -in keeping with the Water and Sewerage

The Hydromet Department today officially launched a campaign to ensure Wells operating across Guyana are registered in keeping with the Department’s mandate under the Water and Sewerage Act, 2002. The Hydromet Department is responsible for the management and monitoring of all surface and groundwater resources in Guyana. Chief Hydromet Officer…

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Flood warning in effect for low lying areas

The Guyana Hydrometerological Service via the National Weather Watch Center, Ministry of Agriculture has issued an above normal high tide warning within the next 12-48 hours. The release warns that with the sea conditions forecast, coupled with the current above normal high tides, coastal areas may experience possible over-topping of…

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NDIA to embark on drainage improvement programme – persons illegally occupying drainage reserves to be prosecuted

In an effort to carry out its mandate to provide adequate drainage in Guyana, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has embarked on a nationwide campaign to have persons illegally occupying areas along drainage reserves removed. Section 26 of the Drainage and Irrigation Act (1) Cap 64:04 states “all…

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