Heavy rainfall across Saskatchewan leaves some streets of Regina underwater

Regina experienced significant flooding over the weekend as severe thunderstorms drenched the city. Streets in parts of the capital of Saskatchewan were submerged, leaving vehicles stranded and some businesses temporarily closed. The downpour affected more than just Regina, with southern Saskatchewan also bearing the brunt of the storm. Mankota, for instance, recorded nearly 100 millimeters of rain.

Environment Canada explained that the storms' slow movement allowed heavy rain to fall over the same areas for an extended period. While the weather disrupted weekend plans for many, some residents found a silver lining. "I love the rain, I love the thunder, it’s so good for all the plants," said Samantha Van Luven, appreciating the moisture.

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I love the rain, I love the thunder, it’s so good for all the plants

However, not everyone shared this positive outlook. Kimberly Donald described the scene as "pretty bad," witnessing a car submerged up to its doors in water. More rain is anticipated this week, and forecasters are urging residents to monitor weather alerts.

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There was a car stuck in the middle of the road with water up to the doors, so it was pretty bad