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A water main break during extreme cold caused flooding, power outages, and road closures in Winnipeg’s North End on December 12, 2025.
A water main break on Main Street in Winnipeg’s North End on December 12, 2025, caused severe flooding, road closures, and a power outage during extreme cold weather.
The incident, linked to construction work at the North End Sewage Treatment Plant, led to the closure of Main Street in both directions between Seaforth Avenue and Chief Peguis Trail.
Residents were advised to check for discolored water by running cold taps and avoid hot water, as sediment disruption affected water quality.
Temperatures near -23°C and wind chills near -36°C worsened conditions, with steam rising from icy floodwaters.
Manitoba Hydro reported a power outage affecting 1,245 customers, with restoration expected by 9 p.m. Public works crews remained on site assessing damage, and Main Street remained closed as of Thursday evening.
Una ruptura de la tubería de agua durante un frío extremo causó inundaciones, cortes de energía y cierres de carreteras en el North End de Winnipeg el 12 de diciembre de 2025.