Body, remains found as crews continue search for two others missing in Nova Scotia floods

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Body, remains found as crews continue search for two others missing in Nova Scotia floods
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Four people, including two children, were reported missing on Saturday after up to 250 millimetres of rain hit the province

Water flows through a washed-out culvert on the main CN Rail line, which leads to the port of Halifax, after the heaviest rain to hit Nova Scotia in more than 50 years triggered floods, in Truro, N.S., on July 23, 2023.A man stands at the edge of a flooded road as vehicles are seen abandoned in water in Halifax on Saturday, July 22, 2023.Halifax Search and Rescue personnel navigate the floodwaters, in Bedford, N.S.on July 21, 2023.Extensive flooding covers Bedford, N.S.

A series of thunderstorms that began on Friday and stretched into the following day dumped up to 250 millimetres of rain on several parts of the province, washing out roads and bridges and causing widespread damage. Provincial officials said 25 bridges had been affected, with 19 damaged and six destroyed. At least 50 roads sustained significant damage.

Residents of Nova Scotia in Canada experience widespread flooding after historic downpours, drone video shot on July 22 shows.along part of its main line in Nova Scotia. Via Rail issued a travel warning, with no bookings available until Friday between Halifax and Moncton, N.B. Mail delivery by Canada Post is also currently on hold in the province.

A province-wide state of emergency declared on Saturday will remain in effect until Aug. 5, and on Sunday federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair approved a request from the province for continued assistance.

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