The municipalities of Mansfield-et-Pontefract and Fort-Coulonge are dealing with a significant spring flood, forcing authorities to take emergency measures to protect the population.
In Mansfield-et-Pontefract, about a hundred homes and cottages have been evacuated as a precaution due to the rapid rise in water levels. Mayor Sandra Armstrong says the current situation is increasingly resembling the major floods of 2023, as water levels continue to climb.
In Fort-Coulonge, municipal authorities declared a state of emergency on Sunday evening. This decision allows for the rapid mobilization of the resources needed to assist residents and ensure the safety of the most vulnerable areas.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are urging residents to remain vigilant, follow evacuation orders, and stay informed through official communications.
The spring flooding, fueled by snowmelt and recent rainfall, continues to raise concerns in several parts of the region.
