( Craftsman Konstantin Botsiev )Local authorities said the rapid rise of water levels had begun to slow but the spectre of intensified flooding surfaced in the latest Environment Canada forecast. In Bracebridge, Ont., where an emergency declaration was issued last week, residents prepared to welcome additional military members brought in to help manage flood conditions. The community of Minden Hills, east of the Muskoka area, also declared a flooding emergency. Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph rose modestly by between two and six centimetres, the township said. Despite the slower rise, the township issued a call for volunteers to come fill sandbags for two hours on Monday afternoon.

Source: thestar April 29, 2019 18:22 UTC