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Areas in Town of Yarmouth flooded after heavy rainfall

Contributed | Posted: May 24, 2019, 5 p.m. | Updated: May 24, 2019, 6:21 p.m. | 1 Min Read

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YARMOUTH, N.S. — Several areas of Yarmouth were under several feet of water after 24 hours of heavy rainfall on May 23/24. Drains couldn't keep up with the volume, creek banks overflowed and a swimmer and kayaker were spotted in one parking lot.

Here's a roundup of some of the sights.

The creek in Broad Brook Wetland Park flowed over its banks , a person went for a brief swim in the Yarmouth Mall parking lot and the ballfields were better suited for water sports, after a heavy rainfall. John Darcy Photo
The creek in Broad Brook Wetland Park flowed over its banks , a person went for a brief swim in the Yarmouth Mall parking lot and the ballfields were better suited for water sports, after a heavy rainfall. John Darcy Photo

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