30th July 2010.


Mopping up operations is expected to continue this morning in several parts of the country affected by heavy rains and floods.
Yesterday’s persistent rains in some areas caused landslides and floods.
Landslides were reported on the east bound lane of the Lady Young Road, Goodwood Park and along the Western Main Road.
There were also thick traffic pileups along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway between Aranguez and Tunapuna because of faulty traffic lights.
Public Relations Officer of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management, Dike Noel confirmed that a number of areas were affected yesterday.
In Barataria there was a report that property was damaged as a result of the rains.
Works and Transport Minister Jack Warner says MPs have been out in their communities assessing the situation.
He blamed the last Government for some of what is happening today.
Mr. Warner is promising to hire a local expert to help in addressing the causes of the floods.