Flooding causes school closures in Quebec

thestar.com

Record warm weather in Quebec has caused rivers to overflow, leading to school closures and road blockages. In Beauceville, classes were canceled, and an evacuation center was opened due to flooding from the Chaudière River. In Drummondville, officials advised residents of about 300 buildings to evacuate as the St-François River rises rapidly. Photos show significant flooding, including a car submerged in water. The Quebec government reported medium flooding at three monitoring stations and is monitoring 15 locations. Environment Canada noted record-high temperatures, reaching 20.1 C in Beauceville and 16.4 C in Montreal.


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