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CBC News story reports on flood preparations along the Souris River in Manitoba. Floodwaters from North Dakota are expected to reach Manitoba by early July.

Officials in Souris, about 260 kilometres west of Winnipeg, plan to evacuate 65 homes by Monday afternoon as they prepare for a July 6 crest on the Souris River.

Affected cities include
Meltia, July 5-7
Hartney, Souris, July 6-8
Wawanesa, July 7-9

Source



Manitoba towns brace for raging Souris River, CBC News, June 27.

Homes evacuated as Manitoba town braces for flood water, Hamilton Spectator via Canadian Press, June 27.

FLOOD BULLETIN #85, Province of Manitoba

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