New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant says he has not ruled out declaring a state of emergency or calling in the army to assist with unprecedented flooding in the province, which is expected to continue for at least the next five days.

Premier Gallant: call in the Army now!#NBFlood2018 #NBFlood https://t.co/IxFnGvssUq —@BrianTMacdonaldThe flooding is already into its second week and once water levels stop rising, the water likely won't recede for several days. UPDATE: Water levels have broken the all-time record high... again. In the coming days, emergency officials expect water levels in the southern half of the province to reach historic highs. Additional road closures are expected as water levels rise, EMO said.

Source: CBC News May 05, 2018 11:22 UTC