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As floodwaters crept into the Mafeking and Bristol communities yesterday, the Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation took swift action, sending its staff home early to prevent them from being marooned due to worsening conditions.
By afternoon, water levels edged dangerously close to homes, coinciding with an Orange Level Riverine Alert from the Meteorological Service. The alert warned of continued rainfall into today, likely causing rivers to rise even further. Meanwhile, street flooding intensified along the Cunapo Southern Main Road in Navet Village.
Speaking with Guardian Media by telephone, corporation chairman Raymond Cozier expressed concern about the speed at which flooding was developing in parts of the region. While efforts were ongoing, he feared that persistent rainfall could soon escalate into a critical situation.
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