All the divisions of the Ministry of Works and Transport are standing by to assist, if necessary, to treat the effects of the expected heavy rains in the wake of Hurricane Elsa’s passing through the region.
This is according to Minister Rohan Sinanan who said the technical teams from the ministry met with the Ministry of Rural Development and Local government on Thursday.
He explained equipment has been placed around the country for a quick response to any event.
“The idea is to respond quickly so that if there are any blockages, any landslips, anything like that- we would have the equipment located at certain areas to ensure a fast recovery of the roadways and so on,” he said.
The Minister said the critical watercourses were cleaned as part of the ministry’s ongoing desilting programme.