The waves which were caused by a low pressure system in the northern-Atlantic, have  affected several Caribbean islands leading to flooding in low-lying coastal areas.

Along the already fragile defense network in the Demerara region of Guyana, the waves have caused significant erosion and residents fear the worst is yet to come. Residents in some areas have so far had to deal with water as high as two feet, flooding homes in a matter of minutes, often catching them by surprise.

Shelters have already been opened to facilitate persons displaced by flooding and the Guyanese Government is spearheading emergency works in the area.