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.
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He said authorities expect the water to start receding by mid-week.
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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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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.
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Residents in need of assistance, or information, are being asked to call 311.