Town in Quebec’s Laurentians Declares State of Emergency After Heavy Rainfall
Residents were urged to limit travel as up to 75 mm of rain damaged or destroyed more than a dozen roads, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the municipality of L'Ascension, Que., declared a local state of emergency after heavy rainfall left numerous roads impassable.
- Environment Canada reported that up to 75 mm of rain fell across the Upper Laurentians between Sunday and noon on Monday, overwhelming local infrastructure.
- The town of L'Ascension, home to about 900 residents, reported over a dozen roads damaged or destroyed, with residents documenting landslides and sunken ground via social media.
- Officials urged residents to limit travel to strictly necessary trips and avoid affected areas, while the mayor of nearby Ste-Adèle offered assistance to L'Ascension.
- Municipal authorities continue monitoring conditions as recovery operations begin, with residents advised to remain alert for updates on road closures and emergency protocols.
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Town in Quebec’s Laurentians declares state of emergency after heavy rainfall
MONTREAL - A municipality in Quebec's Laurentians region has declared a local state of emergency after heavy rainfall left some roads impassable.
Winnipeg Free Press
Town in Quebec's Laurentians declares state of emergency after heavy rainfall
MONTREAL - A municipality in Quebec's Laurentians region has declared a local state of emergency after heavy rainfall left some roads impassable.
Local state of emergency declared in L’Ascension, in the Laurentians
The Municipality of L’Ascension, in the Laurentians, has declared a local state of emergency after heavy rainfall over the past several days. In a social media post, the municipality of about 900 residents said the rain severely damaged several roads, leaving some completely washed out or impassable. Residents also shared photos showing significant washouts and […]
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