Municipalities throughout the eastern portion of the island are grappling with a drought that has dried out ponds and rivers throughout the region, but there could be some relief in sight.
The entire province has experienced precipitation levels well below normal dating back to May, and on the Avalon, another 100 mm of rain is needed to bring the region up to normal rainfall amounts for August.
The Sunnyside reservoir dried up, August 2025 (via Facebook)
Environment Canada meteorologist Crawford Luke says rain should starting moving into the eastern portion of the island today, with 20-30 mm forecast for some areas through to tomorrow.
More showers are expected later this week, and another system is forecast to reach the island next week.
“It’s definitely not the wettest forecast we’ve ever seen, obviously Newfoundland is no stranger to getting big systems with big precipitation, but given the situation that we find ourselves in, it looks like there’s maybe some hope on the horizon in the next seven to ten days.”
The river near New Harbour, Trinity Bay, taken from the trestle bridge. (submitted)
