The Civil Defence Commission in Guyana has reported extensive flooding in Lethem, St Ignatius and other low lying areas of Region 9. Continuous heavy rainfall in Region 9 and in the Roraima State of Brazil has resulted in the Rio Branco and Takuta Rivers overflowing their banks and more than 60% of Lethem inundated. Farmlands and roads in the region are flooded and bridges are damaged. Click here for full report.