VIDEO: Water, water everywhere

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Published: April 29, 2022

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It’s not unusual to see lots of fast running water from melting snow and spring rains pouring out of the Pembina Escarpment west of Miami, Man., each spring. But it’s happening later than usual and flowing towards an already high and rising Red River.

Moreover, the third Colorado low in as many weeks is forecast to drop up to another 50 mm of rain near the international border over the next few days. Farmers in southern Manitoba are increasingly worried about seeding delays, but flash and overland flooding also poses a potential threat.

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Allan Dawson

Allan Dawson

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Allan Dawson is a past reporter with the Manitoba Co-operator based near Miami, Man. He has been covering agricultural issues since 1980.

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