Nova Scotia state of emergency remains for three counties as rain forecast continues

Halifax - Three Nova Scotia counties on Cape Breton Island remain under a local state of emergency this morning. The First annual payment of $205.00 + GST for one year will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks. Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only, with a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. Cancellation is possible at any time.

Nova Scotia Emergency Management reported severe flooding and widespread damage on Saturday evening. Multiple roads are closed, and conditions continue to be dangerous, advising people in the affected areas not to travel unless absolutely necessary. The Island and parts of the northern mainland have been experiencing heavy rainfall for several days due to a slow-moving weather system.

Environment Canada maintains an orange warning for most of the Island’s northern areas, predicting an additional 10 to 20 millimetres of rain. However, the national weather service expects the heaviest rain to subside this morning, with some showers expected to persist into Monday.

Premier Tim Houston visited a command centre in Post Hawkesbury, south Cape Breton Island, on Saturday evening to assess the damage across the region. He stated that crews are evaluating the damage, but a comprehensive assessment will only be possible after the storm ends and the floodwater recedes. Premier Houston receives regular updates from Cape Breton officials, the provincial emergency management minister, and the public works minister.