“A state of emergency in Ottawa at the flood”
“Jim Watson, the mayor of Canada’s capital, Ottawa, has declared a state of emergency since the water levels along the Ottawafloden risen and the forecast before Friday, have pointed to more rain.”
“Watson has also asked the country’s armed forces and the provincial government of Ontario for help.”
“at the same time warn authorities in Quebec to a dam can burst. Aerial photographs show that the water rushes over its banks. About 250 residents have been evacuated.”