Strong winds cause significant damage in Kako Village

Turbulent rains and strong winds swept through Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni, leaving unexpected destruction on Monday.

Toshao of Kako Village, Romario Hastings, told the News Room that the storm struck suddenly.

He said the weather changed drastically between 16:00 hrs and 16:30 hrs, and lasted for an hour.

“So we had like a sudden stormy weather, strangely because the weather has been dry for the past maybe week or so, we had a brief shower the day before but it wasn’t really much,” Hastings explained.

One house was hit particularly hard, losing the entire roof. The damage also extended to the kitchen, where food supplies were soaked.

“What they were telling me (is that) it came like a small version of a tornado, like a whirlwind and so that is what really pulled it right off,” he said.

Hastings explained that other houses were also damaged “but they were able to reinstall because these were makeshift houses.”

“We have had stormy weathers before but never to this extent where it would have affected a home in this manner.”

The affected family is receiving assistance from the Welfare Department of the church in the community. The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs have also extended support.

Meanwhile, the Village Council is open to receiving support for future emergencies, and those wishing to assist are encouraged to reach out.