Preliminary construction activity continues on an emergency channel out of Lake St. Martin as recommended by independent engineering firms.
Environment Canada has issued a strong wind warning for Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipegosis and a gale warning for Lake Winnipeg.
An unstable weather system over parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and North Dakota is expected to produce up to 20 millimetres of precipitation in some areas by Friday morning.
Water levels on rivers and lakes, including Lake Winnipeg, have crested in all areas of the province with the exception of Lake Manitoba, Lake Pineimuta and Lake St. Martin which are near crest.
The community council of Meadow Portage on Lake Manitoba has issued a mandatory evacuation for about 25 seasonal properties and one permanent residence at risk.
The Red River Floodway was operated yesterday morning at approximately 9:30am to lower water levels in the city of Winnipeg.
The Red River Floodway will be operated at approximately 9 a.m. this morning to lower water levels in the city of Winnipeg.
Approximately 400 Canadian Forces personnel have completed their work in Souris to reinforce and complete the construction of dikes in preparation for rising Souris River flows.
Approximately 375 Canadian military forces personnel from CFB Shilo and volunteers are expected to complete sandbagging efforts in the town of Souris tomorrow.
Close to 3,000 Manitobans remain evacuated from their homes.
