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applegrove

(123,188 posts)
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 07:45 PM Jul 2023

The heaviest rain to hit Nova Scotia in more than 50 years triggered floods causing "unimaginable"

Horrible.

The heaviest rain to hit Nova Scotia in more than 50 years triggered floods causing "unimaginable" damage. Four people are missing, including two children.

Meanwhile, we are still fighting record wildfires all over the country.

#climatecrisis

https://ohai.social/@MeanwhileinCanada/110760605456766108

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The heaviest rain to hit Nova Scotia in more than 50 years triggered floods causing "unimaginable" (Original Post) applegrove Jul 2023 OP
They had bad wildfires this spring. Vibes to the people there. applegrove Jul 2023 #1
So Sorry about So Much Rain in Cha Jul 2023 #2
Nova Scotia is one of my favourite places. I went to University there applegrove Jul 2023 #3
What great memories you have in Cha Jul 2023 #5
The ocean waters around the south west and south and eastern applegrove Jul 2023 #6
Mahalo for that lesson on the Cha Jul 2023 #7
Spent time in PEI 5 times. So pretty. applegrove Jul 2023 #8
Fire and rain...the planet is calling for help BigmanPigman Jul 2023 #4
There is plenty of money to be made in helping the planet... Trueblue Texan Jul 2023 #9
Yes, I agree. BigmanPigman Jul 2023 #10
Three months worth of rain in 24 hours Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2023 #11
Four people "unaccounted for". Two children in one incident and a child and a man in another Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2023 #12
I know. So sad. If only they had stayed inside or got to the first house they came across and applegrove Jul 2023 #13

Cha

(305,448 posts)
2. So Sorry about So Much Rain in
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 08:06 PM
Jul 2023

Nova Scotia and the Heavy Flooding!

Nova Scotia is one of my favorite Province's in Canada. We went there in 2005 on a camping trip all over the Maritime Provinces.

Also sorry about all the Wildfires!

Mahalo

applegrove

(123,188 posts)
3. Nova Scotia is one of my favourite places. I went to University there
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 08:08 PM
Jul 2023

and lived there later on. Such a great place full of great people. Both my grandmothers and mother were from NS. Kind people. My mom's sister lived there her whole life. She dove me around the province over the years. I had fun with she and her husband at Christmases: after I had finished exams I'd stay with them for a few days. They were great.

Cha

(305,448 posts)
5. What great memories you have in
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 08:20 PM
Jul 2023

in Nova Scotia, apple!

While on this camping trip we went to a Concert in Halifax featuring The Proclaimers from Scotland. I was obsessing over them at the time and my friend in New York got us tickets. Best trip ever!

I went in the Ocean.. I don't remember where the beach was.. she was driving but I wanted to go in the Ocean.. It was September and really cold water therapy!

applegrove

(123,188 posts)
6. The ocean waters around the south west and south and eastern
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 08:27 PM
Jul 2023

NS are really cold most of the summer. It August at Hirtles Beech, on the South Shore near Lunenburgh or La Have, the water is tolerable but and refreshing but not warm. The north east in NS, across from where Prince Edward Island is, is much warmer as they get water from central Canadian lakes and rivers like the St Laurence River. It is about 5 - 10 degrees warmer. I would not be surprised if the ocean is warmer everywhere this summer due to climate change. Saw many a band in university as Halifax pubs often had bands. Fun times.

Cha

(305,448 posts)
7. Mahalo for that lesson on the
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 08:37 PM
Jul 2023

beaches around Halifax. Your time there does sound like so much fun!

Speaking of Prince Edward Island.. we also went by Lucy Maude Montgomery's home. So beautiful.

BigmanPigman

(52,292 posts)
4. Fire and rain...the planet is calling for help
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 08:14 PM
Jul 2023

but $$$$ still rules most decisions when discussing "climate change".

Trueblue Texan

(2,932 posts)
9. There is plenty of money to be made in helping the planet...
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 09:45 PM
Jul 2023

...the problem is, it's OIL and GAS money that makes all the decisions.

Bernardo de La Paz

(50,934 posts)
11. Three months worth of rain in 24 hours
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 10:17 PM
Jul 2023

Houston overuses "unimaginable". Then he says "unimaginable" and finishes the sentence talking about emergency preparedness.

It is the job of emergency response planners to imagine the unimaginable.

Bernardo de La Paz

(50,934 posts)
12. Four people "unaccounted for". Two children in one incident and a child and a man in another
Sat Jul 22, 2023, 10:22 PM
Jul 2023

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applegrove

(123,188 posts)
13. I know. So sad. If only they had stayed inside or got to the first house they came across and
Sun Jul 23, 2023, 12:47 AM
Jul 2023

invited themselves in for protection and comfort.

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