Quebec’s public security minister is saying water levels across the province are expected to peak between Monday and Wednesday.
“We don’t feel the situation will worsen,” said Martin Coiteux.
WATCH BELOW: Walking through the flood zone in Gatineau
READ MORE: Flooding ravages municipalities across Quebec
He said authorities expect the water to start receding by mid-week.
WATCH BELOW: Dramatic scenes from the flood zone
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Drone footage shows severe flooding in Vaudreuil-Dorion -
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Aerial footage captures bird’s-eye view of the Gatineau spring flooding -
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Flood emergency in Quebec -
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Flooding wreaks havoc on Canadian cities -
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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
Heavy rains and melting snow across Quebec have so far flooded 2,426 residences in the province, forcing the evacuation of 1,520 people in almost 150 municipalities.
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READ MORE: Montreal, Laval declare states of emergency
Environment Minister David Heurtel says there are “encouraging signs” in the Outaouais region, near the Ontario border, where water levels are rising more slowly than before.
WATCH BELOW: MP Peter Schiefke updates the situation in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Residents in need of assistance, or information, are being asked to call 311.
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