Spring temperatures bring flooding to Moose Jaw – Regina | 24CA News
It has been a busy few days for Moose Jaw residents cleansing up water after many areas of town noticed flooding because of a fast spring soften.
“We had a lake, it was like a waterfall,” mentioned Moose Jaw resident Gwendolyn Boivin. “When it started to melt it was just like a waterfall.”
Over the final week, many low factors within the metropolis have had water over the roads, and even flooded a variety of parks and baseball fields.
Boivin mentioned the water has been a relentless battle each spring.
“This has happened two or three times,” mentioned Boivin. “Spring is going come one of these times. I’m hoping this is it!”
Those on the City of Moose Jaw say there was extra water this week than at any level final 12 months. Largely as a result of late melting of snow within the space.
“The snow doesn’t normally stick around this late in the season, so we definitely weren’t expecting it and it all came down at once,” mentioned Jayden Watterson, City of Moose Jaw Streets and Roads.
Not solely do they wish to clear the roads, but additionally stop a big breeding floor for Saskatchewan’s favourite summer time bug.
“The bugs will definitely be a big factor. All this standing water, bugs and mosquitoes will be out, so we go to get ‘er moving so we don’t have to deal with that,” mentioned Watterson.
In an announcement to Global News, town says there was no injury carried out to any houses in the course of the flood.
The water safety company additionally offered an replace on the Moose Jaw River, saying peak flows are anticipated this weekend. There ought to nonetheless, be no points with the channel until ice jamming happens.
While the water could also be a ache for just a few days, it’s a certain signal spring has arrived.
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