The controlled flood in Manitoba is going better than the officials who planned it could have hoped for, as there have been no homes that are yet flooded by this. This minor flood was caused by a breach in a flood dike in Manitoba, which was done purposefully to help protect hundreds of homes that would be at great risk if the river became uncontrollable. Because of this, more than 150 people have already been evacuated as they are scared for the danger that could potentially come, as three houses have already been surrounded by water as of Monday evening, while none of them were completely flooded. The Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton said that they have made significant progress, but they are nowhere near done with this issue, as they have already spent $70 million on flood mitigation measures. It is estimated that this number will rise to approximately $200 million by the end of the flood season.I don't believe that making controlled floods that could potentially harm the citizens that live in Manitoba is a wise choice. Although this was designed to protect people and their homes in the long term, there are many places where these things can go wrong, and if they do go wrong, then the issues and cases become very tragic. I believe it is better just to leave it alone, or rather try to find a new, more safe and sure way to protect the people, instead of risking so many things and putting the people at such an inconvenience.
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