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The agency had been concerned by massive flooding from heavy rainfall that began on Wednesday evening and continued into the next morning.

While the worst of the rain may be over following a massive storm that slammed into central and southern Alberta on the weekend, huge cleanup efforts are now underway.

Both rivers in the Interlake region, the Fisher and Icelandic rivers, are subject to flood warnings from the province as levels continue to rise in the waterways.

Over hours of testimony at a Texas court hearing, camp staff provided detailed descriptions of how they responded as the banks of the Guadalupe River burst.

The camp listed its debt at more than $10 million, according to an official filing made in federal bankruptcy court in Houston, Texas.

The warning was made in a podcast hosted by the FAO that focused on the current chokehold on global energy and how fertilizer supplies are expanding through agrifood systems. 

From B.C. to Manitoba, weather warnings are in effect through Sunday. From heavy rain and flooding, to wildfire smoke and high heat, residents are urged to plan for conditions.

Other western Manitoba communities were also on cleanup duty after weekend storms left some towns without power and one issuing a boil water advisory.

Heavy rain is forecast across parts of Alberta and southeastern B.C. through next week, raising concerns about flooding, landslides and washouts in some communities.

Heavy rainfall that has drenched several parts of Alberta since the weekend will transition to showers Tuesday, Environment Canada says.

A high streamflow advisory is in effect for the Bow River as snowpack melt and heavy rainfall washes away. A number of trails in Banff have been closed due to water pooling.

Water pouring onto roadways and blocking traffic is not an uncommon occurrence in northern Manitoba throughout spring and impacted communities are calling for change.

A severe storm rolled through southern Manitoba, taking down numerous trees, flooding roads and leaving thousands without power.

The town of Peace River, Alta. has issued an evacuation alert because of possible flooding, with residents of the downtown area being told to be ready to leave on short notice.

Officials say residents in these communities should be taking measures to protect their property, and have a plan to evacuate and be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.

Conservation Sudbury updated its warning Monday, saying flooding was already occurring in several low-lying areas and residents in those areas should remain on alert, it said.

If the U.S.-led war in Iran continues, the protracted conflict 'could trigger a cascade of effects similar to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis,' according to the FAO.

The town is warning people in areas that may have become isolated due to washed-out roads to remain cautious and stay put.

Sandbagging efforts are complete in Peguis First Nation and residents are playing a waiting game to see if the nearby Fisher River causes extensive flooding.

Flooding concerns are mounting in Alberta as Edmonton nears a June rainfall record, while tornado watches and severe storms threaten parts of Saskatchewan.