Heavy rain will bring the risk of localized flooding Saturday into Sunday in Nova Scotia. It warns of the risk of flooding over existing snow and ice and also because frozen ground doesn't absorb runoff. Lamey warns that the heavy rain, which is forecast to fall for most of the day Saturday, will not be absorbed by the ground, causing challenges in water draining from properties. Officials with CBRM and HRM say crews are working to clear catch basins to prepare for the heavy rainfall. Heavy rains in late January 2019 caused localized flooding on roads, including this Halifax street shown in a file photo.

Source: CBC News February 23, 2024 19:11 UTC