Maraval River News Today

Plastic pollution blocks rivers, chokes oceans and makes its way into the food chain as microplastics. It’s a global environmental crisis, and Small Island Developing States are especially vulnerable, having to cope with detritus washing up on their beaches, as well as the waste they generate themselves.

As heavy rains swept across the country on Tuesday morning, the Maraval River bursts its banks, flooding nearby streets. By 1 pm, the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government said the river had reached 98 per cent capacity and had breached its bank in several areas. The ministry also reported flooding in Ariapita Avenue,

The Maraval River has breached its banks and will affect some communities. The public is urged to take caution. This advisory has been issued by the Ministry of Local Government