State of emergency declared in Cape Breton due to severe flooding
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Municipal leaders in Cape Breton
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
September 6, 2026
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A state of emergency was declared in three Cape Breton counties following over 200mm of rainfall. Severe damage to infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been reported. Over 5,000 customers are without power across Nova Scotia.
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