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Four Missing After Record Rainfall Causes Severe Flooding in Nova Scotia

  • Intense thunderstorms brought record-breaking rainfall of over 200mm in 24 hours in parts of Nova Scotia.
  • Widespread flooding was reported, with damaged infrastructure, abandoned vehicles, and flooded roads.
  • At least four people are reported missing after their vehicles were submerged in floodwaters.
  • Evacuations were ordered near a dam at risk of breaching, now reported to be under control.
  • The extreme rainfall and flooding events are being linked to climate change by officials.
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