Guyana’s Climate • Equatorial climate that is characterized by seasonal

rainfall, high humidity and small variations in temperature

• Generally two rainy seasons and two dry seasons

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2008 systems

• Inter Tropical Convergence Zone • La Niña persisted until mid 2008–

resulting intense rainfall and flooding in some areas

• Tropical waves and troughs also contribute to intense rainfall in Guyana

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Comparison of Normals and Total Accumulated Actual Rainfall For Selected Stations across Guyana for Period Jan 01 to Nov 27, 2008

Total Rainfall for 2008 Yearly Accumulated Normals Selected Stations Across Guyana

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Floods in Berbice during Feb 2008

Rainfall and Normals for Selected StationsMarch 2008

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March 2008 rains

21st March 2008 – Overtopping of Sea Wall