By The newspaper
Jul 25, 2023, 01:38 AM EDT
Nova Scotia, Canada, grapples with the aftermath of unprecedented flooding triggered by torrential rains, the heaviest in 50 years.
The authorities recovered the body of a 52-year-old man, whose vehicle was submerged in floodwaters, according to the BBC.
Tragically, unidentified remains have also been found as police continue to search for another three missing, including two children.
The floods have caused widespread destruction, displacing hundreds of people, damaging property, and impacting numerous bridges and roads.
A weekend of floods in Canada
Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia, experienced incessant rain over the weekend, causing devastating flooding.
“Look at it go, it’s gonna hit that car!”
The patio of a local diner in Bedford, Nova Scotia, was swept away by heavy rain and flash flooding today. pic.twitter.com/UT8CC5H9Fg
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) July 22, 2023
The region experienced the highest rainfall levels in five decades, causing extensive damage to roads, highways, and local property. In all, 25 bridges were affected, with six of them completely destroyed.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is working tirelessly to locate the missing people, who are from the town of West Hants, north of Halifax, according to the BBC.
A 52-year-old man and three other people, including two children, went missing after their vehicles plunged into floodwaters.
Authorities found the man’s vehicle and rescued two other occupants, but the two children remain missing. The RCMP and local authorities urge the public not to join the search due to the dangerous conditions.
Nova Scotia declared a province-wide state of emergency, which will be in effect until August 5, to deal with the aftermath of the flooding.
The federal government has promised assistance to support those affected by the disaster. However, the extent of the damage and its effects on communities remain a matter of great concern.
The floods in Nova Scotia mark the latest instance of extreme weather events to affect Northeastern Canada.
The region has previously faced wildfires, which destroyed homes and spread smoke across the United States, adding further challenges to local communities already dealing with the consequences of natural disasters.
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