By Canadian Press

Quebec suffering ‘extremely difficult’ wave of severe weather, minister says

Aug 14, 2024 | 11:46 AM

MONTREAL — Quebec’s public security minister says the province is experiencing an “extremely difficult” period of climate-related disasters.

François Bonnardel spoke to reporters this morning from Ste-Julienne, Que., a small community 55 kilometres north of Montreal that was one of many Quebec municipalities hit by torrential rain last week.

Bonnardel says the situation has improved in recent days, but 34 municipalities and 53 roads are still affected by the record-breaking rainfall.

The minister says Quebec has suffered from a number of extreme weather events in the last several years, including intense spring flooding in 2017 and 2019 and forest fires last summer.

Bonnardel called on insurance companies to “be present” for their customers who are looking for answers and need to talk to someone.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2024.

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