Rain expected to worsen flooding across soggy Quebec this week

Some areas of Quebec are experiencing minor flooding Wednesday with rainfall expected to worsen the problem as the week wears on.

According to the Quebec government's public security website, the areas currently experiencing minor flooding include:Lanoraie, Sorel andSaint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, all located between Montreal and Trois-Rivires.

Sections of roadinJoliette, Saint-Michel-des-Saints and Sainte-mlie-de-l'nergie, located in the Lanaudire region, are also affected by flooding.

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Hydro Mto, a non-governmental agency that monitors water levels, signalled that areas in Mauricie and Outaouais regions are also experiencing minor flooding.

The Richelieu River's water level remains high and is rising. It is expected to stay high into Thursday. Rivire Saint-Charles near Quebec City is also high.

There is also some isolated flooding around Lac des Deux Montagneswest of Montreal.

Rain is expected to start Wednesday in areas across southern Quebec and continue on and off until at least Friday.

The spring thaw, along with heavy rainfall, already caused flooding in southern Quebec during the long weekend.

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