Spring flooding hits Canada

In western Quebec, the town of Fort Coulonge is on high alert as the Ottawa River reaches volumes ten times its average, washing out roads and encroaching on homes.

Ontario's cottage country, including Bracebridge and Noelville, is also facing critical conditions with dozens of properties already submerged.

Manitoba's Peguis First Nation anticipates water levels not seen since 2022, when 1,000 people were displaced.

Emergency crews and volunteers are working around the clock to fill sandbags as officials warn that the next 48 hours will be pivotal for many low-lying areas.