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The Ministry of Natural Resources is collaborating with other government agencies to bring relief where possible to areas hardest hit by drought conditions as a result of El Niño. This weather pattern is currently prevailing in Guyana and other South American countries.According to Minister of Natural Resources,San Diego Padres Luis Sardinas Jersey, Raphael Trotman,Minnesota Twins Jason Castro Jersey, his Ministry is coordinating with the various agencies to see how best a response can be made to “ameliorate the effects of drought,Matt Joyce Jersey, particularly in Regions Eight and Nine”. These areas are facing what the Minister described as “acute drought conditions”.Interventions will see the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) transporting water to affected communities. The Ministry will also assist, where necessary,Tampa Bay Rays Tommy Hunter Jersey, the National Parks or Protected Areas Commission with efforts to save animals such as the Arapaima, or other species,Michael Bourn Jersey, if their habitats are endangered.With regard to mining areas,Taijuan Walker Jersey, Minister Trotman said that El Niño has resulted in some of these being flooded and others facing a severe lack of water. He explained that where there is no water available,Ben Revere Jersey, “mining grinds to a halt and there is nothing you can do about that”.The heads of agencies have been tasked with compiling reports on the affected areas. The reports,Jamie Garcia Jersey, the Minister stated, will be presented to his ministry within days.Among the agencies that are collaborating to bring relief to possible areas hardest hit by drought conditions are the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), the Ministries of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs and Communities,Omar Vizquel Jersey, and the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI).Citizens are being urged to conserve water and avoid wastage as the water level in conservancies has dropped significantly. GWI has been forced to reduce pumping hours in Georgetown as a result of the reduced level in the East Demerera Water Conservancy (EDWC).The drought conditions are expected to last until March. |
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