A province-wide state of emergency has been declared in Nova Scotia as rain continues to pound areas already underwater.
Incredible images out of the Maritimes show extensive flooding with an estimated 300+ mm hitting the same areas that faced large wildfires back in May.
after almost 300mm of rain in 6 hours, our ball fields look like this: (last pic in bottom right is the roof of the canteen/clubhouse building) pic.twitter.com/ylp4tvcBVL
— Josh (@Josh_theJaysFan) July 22, 2023
During an update on Saturday evening, Premier Tim Houston says this is a storm like no other.
(Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.)
During a 24-hour-period, they were hit with 250 mm of rain—the amount the province would normally see over the course of three months. “It came fast and it came furious,” says Houston. “Its left a mark in many ways.”
Four people, including two children, have been reported missing during the storm. Nova Scotia RCMP are providing few details, but say they were unaccounted for after their vehicle went under floodwaters in two separate incidents in West Hants.
In this province, rainfall warnings are in effect with up to 150 mm of rain forecasted for parts of the southwest coast stretching from Francois to Port aux Basques.
The Trans Canada Highway, 8 km east of Port aux Basques, has been reduced to one lane due to road washout. RCMP say delays are expected.
RCMP NL advises motorists the TCH approximately 8 kms east of Port aux Basques is reduced to one lane of travel due to a washout. Motorists can expect delays. #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/5c692LpMmS
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) July 23, 2023
Crews remain on standby due to the risk of washouts and flash flooding. VOCM News is following the story and will have more information as it becomes available.
