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Some floodwater receding in southern Manitoba

The province is reporting that floodwaters are receding across parts of southern Manitoba. Randall Paull / Global News / File

WINNIPEG — Floodwater is receding across parts of southern Manitoba but officials warn water is on the rise along the Assiniboine River.

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In its flood bulletin, the province says it has lifted a flood warning for some rivers since flows are decreasing.

But officials say a flood watch remains west of Winnipeg, between Portage la Prairie and Headingley, as the water continues to rise into the weekend.

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The province says a significant amount of water is coming in from Saskatchewan and ice jams are a concern on a few rivers where the ice is still intact.

Officials say the Red River has already crested in Winnipeg and water is decreasing in some tributaries.

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Forecasters have said soil moisture is very high following a wet fall, and river and lake levels are above normal in some areas.

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Officials are urging any homeowners affected by this spring’s flooding to review their home insurance. They say overland flood insurance was introduced by some insurers in Manitoba last year.

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