Water levels expected to rise in eastern Saskatchewan

Whilehot sunny temperatures are welcomed in parts of Saskatchewan, the steady heat has the potential to cause some issues for towns and villages in eastern Saskatchewan.

On Monday, the Water Security Agency advised communities along the Assiniboine River Basin they may see increased water levels as the heat is expected to quickly melt the snow.

• Warm temperatures, sunny skies expected through the week in Saskatchewan

The WSA does not expect major flooding issues in the area, butthere could be potential for some roadways to be impacted. Peak flows are expected to be similar to the spring of 2013 and 2014.

Flows in the Assiniboine River Basin are above normal with many locations still on the rise from the snow melt.

The rapid melt of the remaining snow may also result in above normal flows and some localized flooding in the Swan, Red Deer, and Lower Carrot River Basins.

For more information on stream flows and lake levels, visit theWater Security Agency's website here.