Spring Flooding Peaks in Canada

In Peguis First Nation, residents are bracing for water levels not seen in years, with over 1,000 people already displaced.

The Ottawa River has surged to ten times its average volume, prompting a state of emergency in Fort-Coulonge and surrounding areas.

Emergency crews are working around the clock to distribute sandbags and monitor rising riverbanks as the spring melt continues.

Officials have warned that cold temperatures are hindering water absorption, potentially prolonging the crisis for several weeks.