Public urged to prepare for possible flooding from upcoming high tide

The Ministry of Public Works has urged the general public to be prepared for the spring tides period of March 26 to April 1, which could result in flooding and overtopping at sea and river defence structures.

In a message on Thursday, the Ministry said that it is predicted that above normal level tide will take place during this impending period.

The Sea and River Defence Department considers the following areas to be particularly susceptible to possible flooding as a result of storm surges which may induce overtopping of sea/river defence structures:

Pomeroon River Banks; San Souci to Sarah and Maria’s Pleasure to Meerzorg; Good Success, Zeelandia and Moorfarm, Wakenaam Island; Amsterdam/Retrieve, Endeavour/Blenheim, Cane Garden – Leguan Island; Windsor Forest to DeWillem, West Coast Demerara, Zeelugt, Parika Market Area, Salem to Sparta; Water Street, Georgetown, Helena # 1 & 2, Mahaica; Belvedere to Cottage, Mahaicony; Wellington Park/Tarlogie, Lonsdale/Glasgow, Sheet Anchor and Canje River.

The highest tides are expected to be on Monday, March 29, at 4:30 am and 4:42 pm at a height of 3.27 metres and on Tuesday, March 30, at 5:07 pm at a height of 3.28 metres.

In addition to the highlighted locations, all persons residing along the banks of rivers and low-lying coastal areas are advised to take all the necessary precautions against possible flooding.

Precaution should also be taken by all mariners including those operating fishing vessels and larger vessels. The use of beaches and foreshore areas for recreational purposes during this period is not advised.