Flash flooding triggers emergency declaration in Saskatchewan city
ESTEVAN, Sask. — Parts of southern Saskatchewan have been warned that heavy rain — possibly as much as 100 millimetres — could bring flooding.
A rainfall warning was in place Monday from Prince Albert, south to the U.S. border. Environment Canada said heavy downpours could cause flash floods, water pooling on roads and flooding in low-lying areas.
And even parts of northern Saskatchewan have been hit, with a secondary highway near La Ronge being washed out, and a state of emergency being declared in Carrot River.
Saskatchewan emergency management commissioner Duane McKay said communities should be prepared.