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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Rain warnings are in effect across parts of Ontario and Quebec, with flooding concerns rising as saturated ground and swollen rivers face more rainfall.

The former Conservative leader urged the party to 'ignore the culture war issues, ignore the floor crossings, and just focus on the long-term prosperity of Canadians.'

Warm weather increased the risk of flooding in the Interlake and Parkland regions as areas brace for it to begin as soon as this weekend.

Parts of the Riverfront Trail in downtown Fredericton were closed Tuesday, but longtime residents say water levels aren't a concern yet. 

Experts are saying that Canadians are unlikely to see a notable change in food, fuel or oil prices in the near future as 'considerable uncertainty' remains.