"Minden Hills has been under a state of emergency since Tuesday, with flooding affecting homes and roads, and the local arena being converted into an evacuation center."
"The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources issued a flood warning for the Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, identifying Gull River, Moon River, and Lake Muskoka as areas of particular concern."
"Tatiana Sutherland from Santa's Village reported that the park faced an 'all-hands-on-deck situation' to protect electrical equipment from flooding, which has affected the park's back section."
"The flood warning will remain in effect until April 22, with potential water levels reaching those seen in 2019, when the Canadian Armed Forces assisted affected communities."
Warming temperatures and heavy rainfall have caused severe flooding in Ontario's cottage country, prompting a state of emergency in Minden Hills. Floodwaters have entered homes, closed roads, and necessitated the use of local facilities as evacuation centers. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has issued flood warnings for the Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, highlighting concerns for specific bodies of water. The flood warning is expected to remain in effect until April 22, with water levels potentially reaching those of 2019, when military assistance was required.
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