Torrential downpour in Swift Current yesterday resulted in some downtown businesses being affected by flooding.

A grand total of 23.2 millimeters of rain fell, with pretty much all of it occuring in a short period of time.

Home Hardware, the Cinema Twin Theatre, and the Me-Mart Filipino Sari Sari Store all experienced flooding in their downtown businesses.

So far Me-Mart and the Cinema Twin said their damage was minimal and will have no long-term effects on the businesses.

More to come.