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Dauphin Floods Hit Record Rain | Toronto News
Dauphin, Manitoba is bracing for a disaster as historic flooding sweeps through the city, with the mayor calling it one of the worst in his lifetime. Over 211 millimetres of rain in June—second-wettest on record—has swelled the Vermillion River, inundating neighborhoods, especially the low-lying north end, and forcing evacuations. Basements are flooded, businesses shuttered, and Main Street is underwater. Officials have declared a local state of emergency, set up a command center, and relocated displaced residents. With storm drains overwhelmed, residents are urged to conserve water and avoid…
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