Heavy rainfall overnight into Tuesday morning caused flooding in several communities across Linden, Region 10.
The downpour overwhelmed drainage systems, leading to overflowing waterways and inundated homes.
One major contributing factor appears to be a blocked culvert in the Noitgedacht area.
BOSAI Minerals has mobilized crews to clear the blockage, with the aim of improving drainage for surrounding areas including Kara Kara Mines, Washer Pond Road, and the Railroad areas.
Residents in other parts of Linden are also facing floodwaters.
Areas like Kara Kara, Rainbow City, Block 42, Silver City, and First, Second, and Third Ally Wismar have all been impacted.
Regional authorities are on the ground assessing the situation.
The Regional Executive Officer, Dwight John, along with regional engineers, Mayor Sharma Solomon, and councillors are all actively involved.
In Wismar, initial reports suggest that blocked drainage systems, likely caused by improper garbage disposal, are significantly worsening the flooding.
The Ministry of Public Works is sending mini excavators and trucks to assist with clearing these blockages.
The Civil Defense Commission is also expected to join the response effort, assisting with assessments and potentially providing aid to affected residents.
Mayor Solomon expressed his sympathies to those impacted by the flooding and assured residents that interventions are underway to bring them relief as quickly as possible.