Quebec public security officials called for the immediate evacuation of an area along the Rouge River downstream of Chute Bell on Thursday because of a risk of dam failure.
The largely rural section of river affected is in Quebec's Lower Laurentians region, stretching about 18 kilometres south to the Ottawa River.
Hydro-Quebec added through social media that its Chute Bell dam had reached its maximum level and the utility recommended that public security officials evacuate about 50 residences in the area. Quebec Premier Francois Legault tweeted those at risk had been advised and provincial authorities are keeping close tabs on the situation in a tweet.
She said she was impressed with the level of preparation in smaller communities and was satisfied that the number of people on the ground working on flood relief -- which includes nearly 1,000 Canadian soldiers -- was sufficient.Quebec public security officials said more than 2,500 homes were flooded and more than 2,100 were isolated Thursday, meaning they were considered cut off due to washed out roads or landslides.One person has died since widespread flooding began in the province.
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