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'The crest could be within 24 hours,' says Brandon mayor as city continues flood preparations
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The city of Brandon, Manitoba, has declared a state of emergency as it prepares for the Assiniboine River to crest following heavy rainfall. Officials are monitoring dike systems and managing localized flooding as water levels rise.
The river has been left swollen after heavy rainfall caused devastating flooding in the Parkland region, located north of Brandon. Floodwaters are funnelling into the Assiniboine, which has raised by about eight feet — nearly 2.5 metres — in recent days, Mayor Jeff Fawcett said.
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