Environmental
Heavy rains cause flooding concerns in Guyana
Unstable weather conditions are expected to bring widespread rainfall and potential flooding in Guyana over the next several days, affecting low-lying and flood-prone areas across the country.
The Hydrometeorological Service of Guyana has issued a forecast indicating that unstable weather conditions will affect the country from March 23 to 28, 2026, resulting in widespread rainfall with the potential for localized flooding. The weather pattern is driven by strong low-level convergence and moisture transport from the trade winds, enhanced by upper-level divergence, leading to frequent showers, moderate to heavy rainfall, and scattered thunderstorms. Low-lying and poorly drained areas are particularly at risk, with possible water accumulation on roadways and disruptions to outdoor activities. The service warns that existing flooding may be exacerbated, and residents in vulnerable communities are advised to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Guyana (nationwide, focusing on low-lying and flood-prone areas)
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 09:46 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 09:46 UTC
- Source
- Village Voice News
- Connected threats
- Not provided