Flood watches and warnings are in effect for many parts of southern Manitoba.

Water levels are forecast to rise on Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg.

The province has opened water control structures to allow the most outflow possible on both lakes.

Flood warnings continue for the Assiniboine River from the Shellmouth Dam to Brandon.

A high water advisory also remains in place along the Saskatchewan and Red Rivers.

In Winnipeg, the province says the Red River floodway could be operated to reduce the risk of basements flooding, depending on the weather.

Sandbags available for cottagers

Some overland flooding on Nutimik Lake may affect  some roads and limit access to cottages, the provincial government warned.

There are reports of boat houses flooding, and some sandbagging is underway.

Cottagers can call the Seven Sisters District Office at 204-348-4004 for more information.

Weekend campers urged to take care

Several provincial campgrounds have been affected by floods, including Birch Point, Watchorn, St. Malo, Rainbow Beach, Camp Morton, Falcon Beach Campground and Falcon Lakeshore Campground.

For  information on campgrounds and campsite reservations, people can go to https://prspub.gov.mb.ca/

Flood information can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/flooding/, and on mobile devices at www.manitoba.ca.