(Halifax) The Halifax Regional Government is asking residents to avoid the roads due to damage from heavy rain and flash flooding as weather forecasts suggest little recovery for the next few hours.
Posted at 11:58 am.
An evacuation order was also issued early Saturday morning for people living near the Sainte-Croix river, where a dam overflowed.
Environment Canada has issued rain warnings for much of the province as more than 150 millimeters of rain has already fallen in some areas. The ministry is forecasting a further drop of 40 to 100 millimeters for Saturday.
PHOTO DARREN CALABRESE, THE CANADIAN PRESS
A kayaker passes a building that was moved by the water in Halifax.
According to Halifax authorities, the rain has already caused significant damage to roads and infrastructure. Several roads are closed due to flooding and vehicles have been left on the roads and highways.
The Halifax District’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has advised residents not to leave their homes unless there is an emergency.
In a tweet Saturday morning, Federal Minister for Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair said the government was investigating the situation.
“We are closely monitoring the Nova Scotia flooding and stand ready to respond if government assistance is needed. As more rain is expected today [samedi]I encourage residents to continue to follow the advice of local authorities. »
Halifax Regional Government said two evacuation centers opened Friday night for residents affected by power outages and flooding. Beaver Bank Community Center and East Dartmouth Community Center will remain open until further notice.