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Assiniboine River Hits Peak in Brandon | Winnipeg News
The Assiniboine River in Brandon has hit peak levels, rising seven and a half feet since July seventh—thanks to accurate forecasting, no evacuations were needed, but flood-prone areas got advance warnings. Mayor Fawcett confirmed water levels stabilized overnight, with crews reinforcing dikes built in 2011 and deploying sandbags and pumps. Emergency crews are monitoring rapid current speeds that could cause erosion or overflow. A local state of emergency remains in effect, helping the city respond swiftly. Their proactive prep is proving critical as water stays high for days before slowly…
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