Rising river near Quebec City leads to evacuation of 220 homes
Officials have ordered the evacuation of 220 homes in Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Que., near Quebec City, amid fears that rising water levels will lead to flooding.
He says that flooding is expected to begin within several hours and that the evacuation was ordered to ensure residents can leave safely. Menard-Suarez says officials are particularly concerned about the Charlevoix region, located northeast of Quebec City, as well as the Eastern Townships, east of Montreal.
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