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‘Major spring storm’ to hit Quebec, Environment Canada warns

Click to play video: 'Parts of Quebec could receive 10 centimetres of snow'
Parts of Quebec could receive 10 centimetres of snow
WATCH ABOVE: Lac Saint-Jean region receives 10 centimetres of snow – Apr 15, 2019

Much of southern Quebec is under a rainfall warning, including Montreal, the Eastern Townships, the Lanaudière, the Laurentians and Quebec City.

Environment Canada is warning of “a major spring storm,” expected to hit the province of Quebec from Sunday evening into Monday.

WATCH: Montreal thaws out after ice storm, as video captures sounds of trees ‘melting’

Click to play video: 'Montreal thaws out after ice storm, as video captures sounds of trees ‘melting’'
Montreal thaws out after ice storm, as video captures sounds of trees ‘melting’

The weather agency says the affected areas could see between 25 to 40 mm of rain.

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There could be incidences of localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas.

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Because the ground is still frozen, its ability to absorb rainfall is reduced.

Furthermore, Environment Canada says heavy downpours could result in flash floods and the unwanted pooling of water on the roads.

The rainfall warning comes a week after an ice storm left thousands in the dark, with the Laval area being the hardest hit.

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Laval residents hunker down during spring ice storm

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