(Halifax) The Halifax Regional Municipality is asking residents to avoid the roads due to damage from heavy rains and flash flooding, as weather forecasts call for little respite for the next few hours.
An evacuation order was also given, 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 some areas have already received more than 150 millimeters of rain. The ministry predicts an additional fall of 40 to 100 millimeters on Saturday.
Authorities in Halifax say the rain has already caused significant damage to roads and infrastructure. Several streets are closed due to flooding and vehicles have been left on the roads and highways.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of Halifax District has advised that residents should not leave their homes unless there is an emergency.
In a tweet Saturday morning, Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said the government is looking into the situation.
“We are closely monitoring flooding in Nova Scotia and stand ready to respond if federal assistance is needed. As more rains are expected today [samedi], I encourage residents to continue to follow the advice of local authorities. »
The Halifax Regional Municipality said two evacuation centers for residents facing power outages and flooding opened Friday night. The Beaver Bank Community Center and East Dartmouth Community Center will remain open until further notice.