States of emergency have been declared in municipalities across Quebec, including Montreal, Laval and Rigaud, as flood waters continue to rise.
READ MORE: Montreal, Laval declare states of emergency
Additional members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been called in to help flood victims in Quebec, where 2,426 homes are flooded in 146 municipalities.
WATCH BELOW: Global’s Mike Le Couteur meets volunteers in Gatineau
READ MORE: West Island schools closed due to ongoing flooding
Take a look at some photos from the various flood zones:
Residents living in the affected areas have been working together to save as many homes as possible, and are asking for any volunteers to help.
READ MORE: Canadian Forces dispatch 400 troops to help with Quebec floods
According to public security minister Martin Coiteux, the situation is expected to reach its peak by Wednesday at the latest.
“We don’t feel the situation will worsen,” he said.
WATCH BELOW: Dramatic scenes from the flood zone
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Flood emergency in Quebec -
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Additional Canadian Forces troops called in to assist Quebec flood efforts -
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Residents working hard to save homes from flood waters in Terrace Vaudreuil, Que. -
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Officials, army update flooding situation in Gatineau, Que -
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Flooding continues to take toll Gatineau residents -
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Montreal declares state of emergency due to flooding -
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Flood-weary Quebec residents wait for relief -
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West Island communities working hard to minimize effects of flooding -
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Army assists Quebec communities dealing with severe floods -
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Vaudreuil residents rally to help flooded neighbours -
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Couillard on Quebec floods -
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Sainte-Anne-de –Bellevue residents prepare for more flooding
READ MORE: What to do if you’re living in a neighborhood affected by the flooding
Residents in need of assistance, or information, are being asked to call 311.
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