Severe Deluge in Nova Scotia Causes Floods and Devastation: Actionable Insights on EigenPrism
A record-breaking deluge hit the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, bringing three months’ worth of rain in just one day, The rainstorm has caused catastrophic and widespread flooding, submerging streets, and forcing evacuations. Tragically, four individuals, including two children, have been reported missing.
In response to the dire situation, authorities have declared a provincewide state of emergency, encompassing not only the Halifax regional municipality but also nearby regions like East Hants, West Hants, Lunenburg, and Queens. The province bore the brunt of an astounding 250 millimeters of rainfall during this period, causing significant damage to about 25 bridges, with 19 of them sustaining severe harm. Moreover, at one point, the torrential rain left more than 80,000 people without power.
Actionable Insights on EigenPrism
To make timely decisions about this event, EigenPrism® users can assess the forecast using the following quick links:
- NA 5-day Flood Potential as of 2023-07-23
Subscribers of ICEYE can use these real-time footprints on EigenPrism®, to quickly assess the impact of flooding:
- HeavyRain – Halifax (CAN) 2023 – Flood Inundation Footprint from ICEYE as of 2023-07-23
- HeavyRain – Halifax (CAN) 2023 – Flood Inundation Footprint from ICEYE as of 2023-07-23
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