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Rainfall warnings continue across eastern Ontario, western Quebec

As of 4:30p.m. Sunday, Environment Canada had issued rainfall warnings for many communities surrounding thenation's capital, including Kingston, Cornwall,Renfrew, Pembroke, Bancroft and Barry's Bay.

Some places could be hit with 80 millimetres of rain

A photo of a person from the knees down. They are wearing sneakers and light purple socks, with no pants we can see. The road is wet around them, with raindrops bouncing off the concrete.
Water pours along the sidewalk as a pedestrian waits to cross a street in downtown Ottawa earlier this year. Several rainfall warnings have been issued this weekend for the region. (The Canadian Press/Justin Tang)

Rainfall warnings are in place Sunday across much of eastern Ontario and western Quebec.

As of 4:30p.m. Sunday, Environment Canada had issued rainfall warnings for many communities surrounding thenation's capital, including Kingston, Cornwall,Renfrew, Pembroke, Bancroft and Barry's Bay.

Warnings were also in place across much of the Outaouais, covering communities like Wakefield, Shawville, Maniwaki and Thurso.

Some places could see up to 80 millimetres of rain Sunday, the weather agency said, before the wet weather tapers off on Monday.

Special weather statements have been issued for other parts of the region, including Ottawa-Gatineau and communities to the south like Carleton Place and Perth.

Ottawa's forecast calls for up to 45 millimetres of rain Sunday,with a chance of thunderstorms.

A map with sections in red and grey.
This map shows the extent of rainfall warnings (in red) and special weather statements (in grey) across eastern Ontario and western Quebec as of 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. (Environment Canada)

In preparation for a flood, Environment Canada advises people to learn how to shut off their utilities and safeguard heating equipment, along with keeping sandbags and emergency kits.

In the case of a flood, people shouldn't try to walk through the water even if it looks shallow and should also avoid driving through it.