The crest of the floodwaters has arrived for an expected stay of several days as Winnipeg stands in a state of perpetual dike maintenance. Diking systems are doing their work right now, however the challenge facing Winnipeggers is the formidable task of keeping the dikes stable under the persistent push of a swollen Red River.

The Assiniboine River remains high, mainly due to a backwater effect originating at the Forks. The Red River is so high that the flow into the Forks from the Assiniboine is not allowed to drain rapidly into the Red River. The result is the levels in the Assiniboine back up and rise upstream of the Forks. Right now, an extremely paltry 100 cubic feet per second is all that is allowed through to the Assiniboine River at the Portage Diversion. The remaining flow of the Assiniboine is being diverted to Lake Manitoba.

Please remember: Many of the images you will see contain the homes of people who have been uprooted from their families, homes, and livelihoods. They need your help NOW. Please contact your LOCAL RED CROSS and tell them you wish to donate to the FUND FOR MANITOBA FLOOD RELIEF......THANK YOU FOR YOUR CARING SUPPORT!

Please watch this space for additional updates. We will be bringing you more stories in the days ahead.

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