145 municipalities flooded as Montreal, Laval under states of emergency


PM Trudeau visits flooded community as 1200 troops deployed to Quebec
From the Outaouais all the way to the Gaspé, more than 146 municipalities across the province are affected by the floods as 2,500 homes are flooded — and it's not over yet, authorities warn. In a press conference Sunday afternoon, Public Security

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Two men carry some belonings along a flooded street in the town of Rigaud west of Montreal, Sunday, May 7, 2017, following flooding in the region. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes. Thousands of Canadians across the country spent the weekend in

PM Trudeau visits flooded community as 1200 troops deployed to Quebec

State of emergency declared in Montreal after floods

Montreal declares state of emergency as Canada floods continue to rage (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Montreal declares state of emergency as Canada floods continue to rage (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Torrential rain led to a state of emergency being declared in Montreal over the weekend, as city officials described the flooding as the worst in decades. Three dikes gave way in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough, in the north end of the city. Nearly 1 …

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The cities of Montreal and Laval are each under a state of emergency and rising water levels continue to wreak havoc over parts of Quebec—it's only going to get worse. Environment Canada is calling for more rain every single day this week.​ · For more

Ottawa, May 8 (IANS) The Canadian city of Montreal has declared a state of emergency following floods caused by torrential rains, media reported. By IANS Feeds | Published: May 8, 2017 3:21 PM IST Email. 0 Shares. Facebook share · Twitter share · Share. Montreal police officer helps residents of flooded avenue du Chateaux-Pierrefonds as they make their way past Canadian military personnel TAPV, on the in Montreal on Sunday May 7, 2017. (Pierre Obendrauf/POSTMEDIA)

A state of emergency has been declared in the Canadian city of Montreal due to flooding caused by torrential rains and melting snow. The measure was declared on Sunday afternoon and will remain in place for 48 hours, city officials said. Across the … . Both Montreal and Laval declared states of emergency on Sunday amid rising floodwaters caused by days of steady rainfall. Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre said the order gives the city the power to more effectively and quickly address the situation. There …

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The Canadian authorities evacuated nearly 2,000 people in different regions of the country due to flooding, local media reported. CBC channel reported on Sunday that Quebec turned out to be the most affected region, where more than

Flooding in Quebec prompts state of emergency in Montreal

Quebec hardest hit as battle against floods continues in communities across Canada
Quebec hardest hit as battle against floods continues in communities across Canada
Robert Balic and Brigitte Côté's walk carefully out of the flood zone in Laval West as water levels continue to rise in Montreal on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Allen McInnis / Montreal Gazette. Quebec's once-in-a-century flood … . The Canadian Armed Forces have deployed 1,200 soldiers in southern Quebec, tripling the number that were initially sent to aid in relief efforts on Saturday. “Those troops are still going to stay in the Trois-Rivieres-Ottawa corridor,” said Pascal …
MONTREAL — Flooding caused by unusually persistent rainfall has driven nearly 1,900 people from their homes in 126 municipalities in the Canadian province of Quebec, authorities said Sunday. The Canadian military said in a release that approximately. Image result for Flood: Quebec residents weep as govt declares state of emergency One hundred and twenty-six municipalities across the Canadian province of Quebec are now considered part of flood zones. Parts of Canada were hit by torrential rains on

Floods drive nearly 1900 from homes in Canada's Quebec

A man paddles a canoe in a flooded residential area in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, May 7, 2017. Reuters. Canadian soldiers inspect a flooded residential area in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, May 7, 2017. Reuters. Previous Next. With heavy rains persisting and waters still rising over much of waterlogged eastern Canada, the nation's military on Sunday tripled the number of troops urgently working to evacuate thousands of residents. New evacuations were ordered in Pierrefonds,

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