Ottawa River Flooding: Stay Alert

0:00It's April 21st. You're listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with The Story. Water levels on the Ottawa River are climbing fast, nearing those high marks from 2023. It's burst its banks over the weekend, lapping into parks around the nation's capital with minor flooding on lawns and low spots. Officials warned Riverfront folks days ago to prep thanks to non-stop rain and rapid snowmelt swelling things up. Monday readings at places like Pembroke, Lake Coulange, and Gatno matched last years closely, with rises still coming from Ottawa to Pembroke, then stabilizing between Lake Coulange and Lake Deschains by Monday. Meanwhile, across in Gatno, 250 homes are dealing with the worst of it. The mayor called it a tough stretch, but highlighted community solidarity as the river jumped 20 centimeters in days and might add 10 more by. Wednesday City of Ottawa officials are echoing the call to stay sharp, eyeing a possible second peak

1:00from northern snowpack melt, but the weather is on our side. No big storms ahead. Expect dry, sunny days do Sunday, with temps around 12 Celsius, peaking at 15. Levels should plateau soon and ease back over the next two weeks, so keep eyes peeled till it calms.