The order comes four days after a dike gave way, sending the Lake of Two Mountains gushing into Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac and forcing about 6,000 people from their homes
Some residents will be allowed to return home as authorities are set to partially lift an evacuation order in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Que.Authorities in Quebec are set to partially lift an evacuation order in flood-stricken Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac later today, allowing some residents to return home.
Meanwhile, officials in Quebec say the data available suggests the risk of flooding on several rivers across the province remains high.Thousands of people have been forced from their homes in Ontario, New Brunswick and Quebec. In Quebec, 10,149 were out of their homes as of this morning, and the province reported that 6,681 homes were flooded and 3,458 homes were isolated due to flooding.
Trudeau says the federal government stands ready to work with municipalities, provinces and affected residents, whether that means rebuilding differently or moving altogether.
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