Ottawa River Flooding: Stay Alert

0:00It's April 20th. This is Canada News today, driven by AI. Officials in Canada's capital are urging folks to stay alert as heavy rain and melting snow push the Ottawa River toward more flooding. The Redo Valley Conservation Authority issued a fresh warning on April 20th, noting water levels already topped banks in spots from on prior to. Britannia over the weekend, with rises expected through Tuesday. From Britannia to Hawksbury, minor flooding hit streets and lawns already, but major levels could soon flood buildings and roads. Peaks are forecast late Monday night or Tuesday, driven by days of rains soaking the ground. In places like Constance Bay, expect 10 centimeters of rise, flooding low spots but sparing roads. Grandview to Britannia might see 15 centimeters, mostly hitting yards and parks. Petri Island to Cumberland faces the worst, with 15 to 20 centimeters possibly reaching properties and streets. Gats and those already dealing with floods, where the river could jump 30 centimeters from

1:01last week. Mayor Maude Marquis Bissonette says, 165 homes are at risk, 41 streets closed, and teams are out monitoring and helping. Residents door to door. Cooler temps and lighter rain ahead should ease things soon, with peaks hitting now or very soon before levels drop. Environment Canada says no big storms coming, but Quebec's premiere warns these floods are getting too common thanks to climate shifts. Keep an eye on those rivers y'all.