Worst of flooding isn't over, Montreal Mayor Valrie Plante warns

Mayor Valrie Plante is urging residents to be vigilant, aswater levels are likely to rise in the Montreal area this weekend.

With more rain in the forecast,Plante said flood levels are likely to reach a new peak.

"This threat is direct and concrete. We need to take this very seriously," she said Thursday.

"If you feel insecure or you don't feel safe, you should be moving out of your house."

Plantesaid more firefighters and police will be on duty round the clock throughtheweekend, to ensure everyone's safety.

She urged people to sandbag their homes if they haven't already done so especially those that were flooded in 2017.

Laval also getting ready

Authorities in Laval alsosaid they anticipate the water will peak on Sunday or Monday.

The water was originally expected to crest today.

The bridge that connects the small Laval island of le BigrastoleJsus, the main island that makes upthe City of Laval,was closed to citizens this morning because water levels have made itimpassable.

The bridge is still open to emergency vehicles. A makeshift emergency operations centre, staffed by firefighters and Urgences-Sant technicians, is now open on the island.

Police are patrolling other neighbourhoods in Laval to protect homes evacuated due to floodingfrom looting.