A large, slow-moving storm continues to hit Atlantic Canada, with Environment Canada warning southwestern Newfoundland could be inundated with up to 300mm of rain Thursday night.
Rain and wind warnings remain in effect for much of the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador, while a rain warning is in place for eastern Nova Scotia.
The Newfoundland RCMP said early this morning a washout on the Trans-Canada Highway in Port aux Basques has rendered both lanes impassable, and the Department for Transport is on the scene to assess the damage. damage of the road.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall and wind warning for the Port aux Basques area, saying another 70 to 100 mm of rain could fall, or 150 at most over higher terrain, with gusts of up to 110 km/h. The town usually receives around 160 mm of rain, averaging through all of November.
Late Tuesday, Victoria County on Cape Breton Island declared a state of emergency.
“Residents are required to stay in place until further notice,” the county said on Twitter.
“The Provincial Department of Public Works is currently evaluating roads and bridges for safety. The crew members are working hard, so please stay home, and let them do their thing.”
Environment Canada said a total of 100 to 150 mm of rain could fall east of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton late Wednesday.
This Canadian Press report was first published on November 24, 2021.
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