Guyana has 4 natural regions each region has its own climate
The climate of this coastal region consists mainly of two (2) wet (rainy) and two (2)
dry seasons .
- Long Rainy Season: May to mid-August
- Short Rainy Season: Late November to January.
- First Dry Season: February to April
- Second Dry Season: Mid-August to mid-November.
Types of weather suitable for planting and reaping rice and sugar cane which grows on the low coastal plain
Rice
Rice cultivation is highly sensitive to weather conditions, and the suitability of weather varies
depending on the specific growth stages of the rice plant. Rice is typically grown in warm, wet
seasons.
1. Initial Planting (Germination and Early Growth)
Rainfall/Water: Plenty of water is crucial when planting rice seed (paddy). Rice fields are usually flooded or kept saturated during this stage to encourage sprouting. It also need good sunlight helps young plants establish quickly.
2. Growing Stage:
As the grow the need continuous supply of water, either through rainfall or irrigation. Standing water of 5–10 cm
3. Ripening and Reaping: Temperature: Slightly cooler than the growing phase.
Rainfall/Water: Dry weather is preferred. Too much rain at this stage can cause grain sprouting, spoilage, or lodging (falling over).
Light: Clear, sunny days help the grains dry and harden.
Sugarcane
- In the Caribbean, this generally means planting before or early in the rainy season so cane grows during wet months, and harvesting falls in the drier season for maximum sugar yield. supports growth, but manage excess humidity to
prevent diseases. If during the harvesting period rainfall is heavy the sugarcane can get a lot of diseases.
natural Disasters on the low coastal plain
Droughts:
Drought is Water Shortages: Prolonged dry periods can lead to water shortages, affecting
drinking water supplies and agricultural irrigation.
Economic Strain: During a drought farmers crops die causing food to become expensive. It can cause food shortage. When the farmer crops die they also lose millions of dollars .
Flooding:
Infrastructure Damage: Heavy rains and river overflows can damage roads,
bridges, and buildings, disrupting transportation and communication.
Agriculture: Flooding can destroy crops and livestock, affecting food security and the livelihoods of farmers.
Health Risks: Stagnant water can lead to waterborne diseases such as cholera and
malaria and increase the risk of vector-borne diseases due to mosquito breeding