As the rain continues to fall, water levels continue to rise surrounding the island of Montreal. As reported earlier this week, Ile Mercier had already experienced major flooding with many streets in Pierrefonds and Ile Bizard being evacuated.
The city is offering financial assistance to those affected along with sandbags in an attempt to curb flooding.
Unfortunately, however, the rain shows no sign of letting up anytime soon, with another 15-20mm expected this weekend alone.
The city urges anyone concerned about flooding to call 311 immediately.
To an idea of what is going on, below are 11 photos and videos of the flooding around Montreal.
First responders: water levels still rising. Rose by around 8 cm last night at Ile-Mercier bridge. @Global_Montreal pic.twitter.com/rFbPYlZryM
— Billy Shields (@billyshields) May 4, 2017
Un nouveau système amènera entre 25 et 50mm d'eau à Mtl entre vendredi et dimanche. A l'Île-Bizard, secteur Île Mercier #MM #cruedeseaux pic.twitter.com/4sfTqV1bRq
— Mireille Roberge (@MRoberge_MM) May 3, 2017
Inondation Oka, secteur Pointe aux Anglais. Et ça monte encore. #Lacdes2Montagnes pic.twitter.com/wHIA30F7Iu
— Pat Rochon,TPI, CBCI (@RochonPat) May 3, 2017
Current is getting stronger #IleMercier #montreal pic.twitter.com/F4B4dkMLcb
— Vanessa Lee (@VanessaLeeCTV) May 5, 2017
I think this could now be termed a "Pierrefonds school bus." Neighbour helping out. @Global_Montreal pic.twitter.com/0GYvjQlmr8
— Billy Shields (@billyshields) May 3, 2017
Residents get around by canoe to get gas for generators for their sump pumps #ilemercier #flood #cbcmtl pic.twitter.com/BFNqDwyKC6
— Lauren McCallum (@mccallumlauren) May 4, 2017
My little road behind my house!!! #Flood #IleMercier #IleBizard #Montreal #Quebec #Canada #QuebecFloods #Flood2017 #WestIsland pic.twitter.com/T8wnq4njBH
— Christina Anne (@Christina_AnneM) May 3, 2017
in Montreal today checking in on flooding. this, taken from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, where the ottawa river rushes toward the st. lawrence pic.twitter.com/fEfJMME23E
— Veronica Volk (@volkveronica) May 4, 2017
BREAKING: According to fire dept about 30 homes now been evacuated in Pierrefonds. @Global_Montreal pic.twitter.com/7g151rE6We
— Billy Shields (@billyshields) May 3, 2017
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