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Brandon declares state of emergency as overflowing Assiniboine River forecast to continue to rise
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The city of Brandon, Manitoba, has declared a state of emergency as the Assiniboine River is forecast to rise significantly due to recent heavy rainfall. Officials are reinforcing dikes and preparing for potential flooding to protect public safety.
The city is adding height to its dikes in some places to raise them two feet above the forecast peak water level, Mayor Jeff Fawcett said in an interview Saturday evening after council declared the state of emergency.
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