THE CANADIAN PRESS
DENHOLM, Sask. - A village in west-central Saskatchewan has been declared a disaster area after heavy rain caused flooding earlier this week.
In a matter of hours, more than 125 millimetres of rain fell in Denholm, flooding homes and forcing the closure of Highway 16 because it was under water.
Mayor Terry Welch says provincial officials met with residents Wednesday night and explained assistance was available to help with repairs.
Welch says the village's sewer system and water quality were not compromised by the flooding.
He says adjusters will be in the village in a few days to check out the damage.
Peggy Kometscher had nearly two metres of water in her home and is worried about the structural safety of her home.
