The controlled release at the Hoop and Holler Bend is still diverting around 400 cubic feet per second (cfs) from the Assiniboine River.
Approximately 400 cubic feet per second (cfs) is currently going through the controlled release point. The release is relieving pressure on flood-control systems between Portage la Prairie and Headingley.
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is concerned about the effects the controlled release of water along the Assiniboine River will have on farmers.
The controlled release is flowing at a rate of approximately 400 cubic feet per second (cfs). Homes in the possible path of the water have flood-protection systems in place.
Approximately 400 cubic feet per second (cfs) is flowing through the release point. The water is making its way to the Elm River channel, as expected.
The controlled release through the Assiniboine River dike started this morning at 7 a.m. Water began spilling through the release point at approximately 8 a.m.
The controlled release of water through the Assiniboine River dikes at the Hoop and Holler bend began at 7 a.m. this morning.
Strong north winds are forecast for today and tomorrow in the Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Shoal Lakes and Dauphin Lake area, resulting in significant wind set-up, wave action and flooding.
High water levels on several rivers and lakes will impact the scheduled opening of campgrounds at some of Manitoba’s provincial parks, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced.
Flows on the Assiniboine River into the Portage Reservoir have increased to 50,700 cfs from 48,550 cfs since yesterday.
