This is reported by the BBC.

As noted, the evacuation of cities began on Friday against a background of large-scale floods in an area of ??about 500 square kilometers. Thus, in the province there are flooded more than two thousand houses in 130 cities and towns.

Initially, about 450 servicemen were sent to help the people of Quebec. However, now the authorities have increased the number of military assisting local residents by three times.

According to the Prime Minister of Quebec, Philippe Cuillard, they help evacuate cities, erect mounds and fortify dams.

Also, Kuyar stressed that the water will be coming for a few more days.

Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform", in the Dominican Republic because of heavy rains formed a flood, evacuated more than 14 000 people.