Another massive rainstorm hit Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, causing flooding and road closures over the weekend..The storm came from North Dakota and brought wind gusts up to 80 km/h and 30–60 millimetres (mm) of rain with some isolated areas receiving 80 mm..Minor flooding and flooded roads were widespread..Moosomin and Weyburn which both got hit hard by the last few storms had an additional 60 mm of rain each..The major cities of Moose Jaw and Regina each saw just under 40 mm of rain, causing flooding on the roads and into houses in low-lying areas..There were some previously evacuated areas where the floodwater is receding, including the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba’s Interlake region..Most of the Peguis First Nation are in hotels with tiger dams around their houses to keep the water out..On Sunday, Premier Heather Stefanson took a helicopter tour of Morris, Emerson, Peguis First Nation, and surrounding areas..“For all of those who have been negatively impacted, we will be with you every step of the way,” Stefanson told reporters in Winnipeg after landing on Sunday..“These are very difficult times for farmers, for families who are going through this, and we will continue to help them through various programs.”.Last year, farmers had to deal with a drought but this year it is flooded fields..Several farmers who spoke with the media have changed what crops they will grow, as it is too late for example to seed for beans. .The farmers are using a “wait-and-see” approach based on when the floodwaters recede..One farmer said he welcomes the rain over a drought, but it will still be a tricky growing season..More rainstorms are expected later this week.
Another massive rainstorm hit Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, causing flooding and road closures over the weekend..The storm came from North Dakota and brought wind gusts up to 80 km/h and 30–60 millimetres (mm) of rain with some isolated areas receiving 80 mm..Minor flooding and flooded roads were widespread..Moosomin and Weyburn which both got hit hard by the last few storms had an additional 60 mm of rain each..The major cities of Moose Jaw and Regina each saw just under 40 mm of rain, causing flooding on the roads and into houses in low-lying areas..There were some previously evacuated areas where the floodwater is receding, including the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba’s Interlake region..Most of the Peguis First Nation are in hotels with tiger dams around their houses to keep the water out..On Sunday, Premier Heather Stefanson took a helicopter tour of Morris, Emerson, Peguis First Nation, and surrounding areas..“For all of those who have been negatively impacted, we will be with you every step of the way,” Stefanson told reporters in Winnipeg after landing on Sunday..“These are very difficult times for farmers, for families who are going through this, and we will continue to help them through various programs.”.Last year, farmers had to deal with a drought but this year it is flooded fields..Several farmers who spoke with the media have changed what crops they will grow, as it is too late for example to seed for beans. .The farmers are using a “wait-and-see” approach based on when the floodwaters recede..One farmer said he welcomes the rain over a drought, but it will still be a tricky growing season..More rainstorms are expected later this week.
