Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro was warning cabin owners about the risk of flooding on Beothuk Lake in central Newfoundland, because of what the corporation calls "unprecedented water levels"' due to heavy rain. We'll checked with the mayor of Millertown

Published: Dec. 22, 2023, 3:40 a.m.

The weather system bringing snow and rain to much of the island is worrying officials at Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. The utility released a statement last night, saying that despite the corporation's best efforts to manage water levels at Beothuk Lake in Central Newfoundland, flooding could happen in cabin areas in the coming days. The lake serves as a water reservoir for an NL Hydro power generation system. Fiona Humber is the mayor of the nearby community of Millertown.