Flooded Fields Demand Drainage Answers | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Farmers in the Interlake are drowning in losses as floodwaters, now in their 30th day, swallow crops and livelihoods—some estimate damages at half a million dollars, even with insurance. Years of neglected drainage systems, clogged culverts, and poor water flow have turned heavy rain into a slow-motion disaster. Barefoot farmers wade through mud, while local leaders and dozens of producers demand urgent federal and provincial action. Simple fixes like culvert traps are being proposed, but farmers say past efforts fell short. Provincial crews are on the ground, but officials now face the…