The municipality of Grande-Vallée on the Gaspé peninsula is under a local state of emergency following severe flooding in the region due to remnants of Hurricane Ida, the village's mayor says. Environment Canada forecasted more than 100 millimetres of rain in the Gaspé region on Friday with storm surge, rainfall and wind warnings in other areas of eastern Quebec. The water levels rose significantly due to the heavy rainfall, flooding several riparian properties. Between 50 and 100 millimeters of rain fell on the Gaspé peninsula, causing the river levels to rise, according to Environment Canada. "We're beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel with the remnants of Hurricane Ida."

Source: CBC News September 04, 2021 18:56 UTC