Remnants of Hurricane Sally brought heavy rainfall to the eastern portion of Newfoundland this weekend.
Most areas expected to receive anywhere from 50 to 100 mm of rain or more. However, Placentia far exceeded that total with a whopping 205.9 mm of rain.
Summary of amounts from the recent heavy rain event in eastern Newfoundland.
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— ECCC Weather Newfoundland and Labrador (@ECCCWeatherNL) September 19, 2020
The torrential rainfall wreaked havoc on roadways across the island, and while repairs are underway the province is under a time crunch to get things done.
Damage to roadways was severe in some areas, particularly in the area of North Harbour, where a large chunk of road was completely washed away.
There’s a new culvert in place on Route 92, North Harbour Road, north of North Harbour.
Backfilling is underway.
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— Transportation and Infrastructure NL (@TW_GovNL) September 20, 2020
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Derrick Bragg, says crews are working diligently to repair all damaged areas in a timely fashion ahead of any potential impacts from Hurricane Teddy.
Teddy is expected to hit Nova Scotia on Tuesday, it is currently a category three hurricane.
Environment Canada has issued a strong post-tropical cyclone advisory for southern Newfoundland on Tuesday into Wednesday.
Hurricane #Teddy is expected to bring very large waves and long-period swell to the south coast of Newfoundland. Special weather statement: https://t.co/GxZycduxv9. #NLwxhttps://t.co/iw4EHEwzIh
— ECCC Weather Newfoundland and Labrador (@ECCCWeatherNL) September 20, 2020
Bragg says his crews are working to stay on top of the situation.
He says they are working as safely as they can to prepare for whatever the next system throws our way.