Certain rivers and waterways in Quebec are on the rise, and that’s put some under surveillance for flooding.
On Tuesday in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue in Montreal’s West Island, for instance, the water level was just over 23 metres where the community borders Lac des Deux Montagnes.
The water level has risen 15 centimetres since Monday. The waterway would have to rise about another 25 centimetres before it crosses the minor flood threshold, and another 145 centimetres before crossing the major threshold.
Rain is forecast for four of the next five days in Montreal, which could cause river and waterway levels to rise.
The City of Montreal has been monitoring the situation and is prepared to deploy pumps in vulnerable sectors.
