Manitoba is preparing for more rain as it works to repair many bridges that were severely damaged by flash floods over the weekend.
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Pivnyuk said he toured Manitoba’s North Park yesterday to see the damage caused by the floods over the weekend.
“It was a sudden flood that happened over the weekend,” he said. “One of our ADMs was there and said the water was coming from all directions – it was like a tsunami. So that’s what we’re facing in this area. “
He said about four or five bridges had suffered serious damage from repairs after the floods. While some are open, Pivnyuk said crews are working to repair other bridges and restore traffic.
Johananu Botta, head of the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization, said flood control continues in flood-affected communities. He said the province has responded to requests for thousands of units to fight floods in nearly 40 communities that have declared a local state of emergency.
Since Wednesday’s update, Bota said about 2,500 Manitoba residents have been displaced by the floods and are housed in various communities in southern Manitoba.
“They will stay there until the water recedes and the homes are considered safe,” he said.
We are working hard to protect homes, critical infrastructure and keep people safe through sandbags and sand pumps and the Tiger Tube and, of course, all the provincial staff located in South Manitoba who will stay there for so long. , as necessary. “
However, more rains are coming.
“We are currently witnessing another significant rainfall system that will affect most of Manitoba’s western and central basins between today and Friday,” said Fisaha Unduce, executive director of hydrological forecasting and water management in Manitoba.
He said areas including Roblin, Dauphin, Portage and Brandon expect 40 to 90 mm of rainfall. He said the Asiniboin River and the Shellmouth Basin could also be affected, prompting the province to issue a land flood warning for the area on Tuesday.
Botha said torrential rain could lead to sudden floods and extreme land floods.
“People in the affected areas must take action to protect their families and homes and must be prepared to evacuate if necessary,” he said, telling Manitoba residents to follow local government instructions.
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