Several communities on Manitoulin Island are still under a State of Emergency due to flooding. In northeastern Ontario, including Greater Sudbury and North Bay, rising water levels are being managed as a significant portion of the region remains under a flood warning or watch.
The flood advisories are in effect as per the Ministry of Natural Resources and local conservation authorities.
Stay updated on the flooding situation in northeastern Ontario by following this link.
Basement Flooding in Sudbury
Conservation Sudbury issued a flood warning for all watercourses and major rivers in Greater Sudbury on Tuesday.
Residents in flood-prone areas are advised to make necessary preparations, according to the warning.
Jason Bresolin, a resident in the Coniston area of Greater Sudbury, reports flooding along their street with over 15 centimeters of water in his basement.
Carl Jorgensen, the general manager at Conservation Sudbury, attributed the increased snowpack in the region to a significant winter storm in March.
He mentioned that the snowpack’s water equivalent, now melting, is double the usual amount compared to previous years.
Jorgensen highlighted that the slower snowmelt in the northern headwaters of river systems is contributing to the rising water levels in Greater Sudbury.
Anticipating this week’s flooding in Greater Sudbury to surpass 2023’s high water levels, Jorgensen emphasized the ongoing rise in water levels.
Residents of Caruso Street in Coniston, Greater Sudbury, are facing escalating water levels. (Jonathan Migneault/CBC)
Environment Canada forecasts temperatures above freezing in several regional areas in the upcoming days.
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