Global News published this video item, entitled “Alberta officials update potential flooding conditions in the province | LIVE” – below is their description.
Lisa Jackson, the executive director of Alberta’s Environmental Emergency Management Branch, will provide an update of potential flooding conditions in central and southern Alberta on Wednesday.
After days of rain in many areas of Alberta, rainfall warnings have been dropped for the entire province.
Environment Canada issued special weather statements on Sunday, warning of significant rain for areas around Calgary, Airdrie, Canmore and Crowsnest Pass. At the time, the weather agency said 75 to 100 millimetres of rain was expected by Wednesday morning.
As of 7 a.m. Wednesday, anywhere between 60 mm and 129 mm of rain had fallen since Monday in different parts of Calgary and the surrounding areas.
The City of Calgary said early Wednesday afternoon that the Elbow River has reached peak flow and isn’t anticipated to rise any higher. The Bow River is expected to crest Wednesday afternoon.
Water levels are expected to remain high for the coming days.
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