While the risk of overland flooding is still moderate to major, it has been reduced slightly since February.

Infrastructure Minister laine Pederson announced March's flood outlook, which remains moderate to major across the province.

"At this time, the Souris River basin continues to be of concern while favourable weather conditions have eased expected flows in the Red River Basin," said Pederson in a release. "Based on the current outlook, the chance of closing [provincial trunk highway] 75 during the spring runoff is low."

At this time, the province is anticipating that the Red River Floodway and the Portage Diversion would be activated under unfavourable weather conditions.

With unfavourable weather, the outlook suggests:

  • watersheds in the southwestern region: major risk
  • Pembina River: moderate to major risk
  • Roseau River: moderate to major risk
  • Assiniboine River: moderate to major risk
  • Eastern region and the Winnipeg River: major risk
  • Interlake region and the Fisher River: moderate risk
  • Red River: moderate risk
  • northern Manitoba/The Pas regions and the Saskatchewan, Carrot and Swan rivers: moderate risk

The province will provide daily flood information to municipalities once runoff commences.

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