Flood waters have taken a life in western Quebec after a road was washed out by rising river levels.
Police in the Outaouais region confirmed the death on Twitter, along with a photo showing the extent of the washout.
Quebec Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault told a news conference in Quebec City that the risk level hasn't changed in recent days, but authorities now expect the brunt of flooding will begin on Sunday and last longer than expected. "My only priority is the safety of citizens," Guilbault said, shortly after the request for help was accepted by Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale.Officials in several communities are worried the flooding could be even worse than the record flooding of 2017 that forced thousands from their homes.
"Today is an important day, we're predicting we'll reach the water levels reached in 2017 in the next 24 hours and even exceed it," said Ginette Bellemare, the acting mayor of Trois-Rivieres, Que., about halfway between Montreal and Quebec City.Guilbault said the province will also allow stores -- usually closed on Easter Sunday -- to remain open this weekend so residents can stock up on supplies.
In Laval, just north of Montreal, officials said some 1,500 homes and businesses were under flood watch. In Montreal, Mayor Valerie Plante toured various parts of the city under flood watch.
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