'The crest could be within 24 hours,' says Brandon mayor as city continues flood preparations
The city of Brandon, Manitoba, has declared a state of emergency as it prepares for the Assiniboine River to crest following heavy rainfall. Officials are monitoring dike systems and managing localized flooding as water levels rise.
Why it matters
Effective flood management is critical for public safety and infrastructure protection in regions prone to extreme weather events.
The river has been left swollen after heavy rainfall caused devastating flooding in the Parkland region, located north of Brandon. Floodwaters are funnelling into the Assiniboine, which has raised by about eight feet — nearly 2.5 metres — in recent days, Mayor Jeff Fawcett said.
"The crest could be within 24 hours," the mayor told CBC News while overlooking floodwaters outside the Riverbank Discovery Centre on Sunday.
It's predicted to peak around Monday, city officials said in a flood update on Sunday. The mayor said it could rise by about another foot and remain at that level for a while.
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Brandon, located in a valley about 200 kilometres west of Winnipeg, declared a state of emergency on July 4 ahead of the incoming flooding threat.
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