Quebec rivers rise as more rain forecast

Several rivers in Quebec are overflowing their banks Monday.

As of 6 a.m. Monday, the Quebec Public Security Department's flood monitoring site was reporting medium levels of flooding along Lac Maskinongé, in Saint-Gabriel-de Brandon, the Outaouais River near Rigaud, west of Montreal, as well as the Ouareau River in Rawdon, about 60 kilometres north of the city. 

Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning Monday for the Quebec City regions, which could see an additional 15 millimetres of rain through Tuesday morning.

The regions were expected to see between 40 to 70 millimetres of rain from Sunday to Monday. 

On the Quebec City website, the city suggests that citizens at risk of flooding take steps such as preparing an emergency kit, making sure important documents are stored up high, and putting sealant around low-level doors and windows.

Environment Canada also issued a rainfall warning Sunday for the Montreal and the Laurentians regions, with up to 35 millimetres of rain expected until the following day. But by Monday morning, the warnings for both regions had ended.

The City of Montreal said in a tweet Sunday that the situation is under control on its territory, and resources are in place if the waters rise further.

In preparation for the rain, Montreal began distributing sandbags, building dikes, and installing inflatable plugs and pumps in flood-risk areas last Tuesday.

Municipalities along Lac des Deux Montagnes and Lac-Saint-Louis continue to be under watch, with minor flooding reported in the Rivière des Prairies Monday.