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Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for parts of Nova Scotia ahead of anticipated intense rainfall between Thursday evening and Friday evening.
The yellow warning, for Halifax, Lunenburg, Queens and Shelburne counties, means hazardous weather may cause damage, disruption or health impacts.
There is potential for rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 millimetres and “possibly higher in thundershowers,” the warning said.
Environment Canada said rain will intensify over southwestern Nova Scotia late Thursday evening and reach the metro Halifax region just after midnight.
It said thundershowers may develop Thursday night that could lead to rainfall rates of five to 10 millimetres an hour in some areas.
The rain is expected to taper off from west to east through Friday.
Mitigating localized flooding risk
Environment Canada said water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.
In a news release Thursday, Halifax Water asked customers to check storm drains, catch basins and driveway culverts ahead of the wet weather.
It said the rain will create surface-level run-off that “increases the risk of localized flooding.”
“If you see they are blocked, we ask that customers clear them if they are able, and it is safe to do so,” Halifax Water said.
“Customers with driveway culverts should ensure that nothing is blocking the flow of water. ”
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