GRCA warns keep away from rivers and watercourses as heavy rains hit area

By Lisa Iesse Writer SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND – As temperatures drop and heavy rains hit the Grand River territories this week, the local conservation authority advises to keep kids and pets away from rivers and other watercourses. The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is warning of a “weather system” hitting the Grand River watershed beginning today (April 2) until Wednesday (April 3). GRCA says the system will bring “above freezing temperatures” along with 40 to 50 mm of rain, causing “increased river flows” throughout the Grand River watershed. GRCA says flooding is “not expected” at this time, but other concerns are present. “River flows in local waterways will be higher than normal for this time of year, increasing the risk in low-lying areas typically prone to flooding GRCA reservoirs,”…

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