The Hamilton Spectator

More rain for storm-battered Newfoundland

AUX BASQUES, N.L. Newfoundland and Labrador is bracing for another dump of rain on the province’s southwestern tip, where residents and workers are still mopping up from a massive storm last week that damaged sections of a main highway.

In an alert Monday, Environment Canada said the Port aux Basques area and a nearby stretch of Newfoundland’s southern coast could expect up to 80 millimetres of rain beginning Monday evening and into Tuesday morning. Areas with higher elevation could be soaked by up to 100 mm, the federal agency said.

The provincial government also issued a statement Monday, saying officials are keeping an eye on the situation.

“Given the area is still recovering from a record rainfall event from last week and the heavy rain anticipated, municipalities and local service districts should review their emergency management plans and ensure infrastructure such as roads, ditches and drains are clear of debris,” the statement said.

Southwestern Newfoundland is recovering from a rainstorm last week that dumped about 165 mm over two days. The rushing waters tore through four sections of the Trans-Canada Highway, cutting off the town of Port aux Basques and neighbouring communities from the rest of the province.

In its advisory on Monday, Environment Canada warned the oncoming rain could bring flash floods and pooling on roads.

“The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall,” the agency said.

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