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Transformed by disaster: Gatineau, before and after devastating flood

Radio-Canada used drone footage to show the devastating impact of rising water on the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Que.

Drone footage over Gatineau, Que., shows extent of flooding along the Ottawa River

City streets turned into canals; rows of houses flooded; lives were thrown into turmoil when water levels on the Ottawa River rose this week, flooding the city of Gatineau, Que.

Here's an aerial view of some neighbourhoods, shown before and after the flood.

Riviera neighbourhood

Jacques-Cartier Street in Pointe-Gatineau

Saint-Louis Street in Gatineau 

Campeau Street in Gatineau

Drone footage from Gatineau, April 29

Drone footage shows Ottawa River flooding

6 years ago
Duration 1:52
CBC News captured aerial footage of the effects of recent flooding in Gatineau, Que.

Drone footage from Clarence-Rockland, April 30

With files from Jérémie Bergeron