The Ottawa River Regulating Committee informed watershed residents that levels and flows along the Ottawa River have begun increasing with the onset of the spring freshet period. The Committee cautions residents in the lowlands along the Ottawa River, as water levels can sometimes rise quickly and cause minor flooding. The Ottawa River Regulating Committee has nevertheless indicated that the conditions for spring 2021 seem favorable.

"While it is not possible to completely rule out the occurrence of a large spring freshet, the factors that are known at this time, namely below average snow water content in all locations and an early spring start, are positive indicators of a year without excessive flooding along the Ottawa River ”, underlines the Committee.

Bulletins from the Committee will be issued, should the risk of flooding increase. A telephone message informing residents of forecast river conditions and specifying current water levels will also be available to residents at the following locations: Lac Témiscamingue, Mattawa, Pembroke, Lac Coulonge, Lac des Chats, Ottawa (Britannia), Gatineau ( quai de Hull), Grenville and Maniwaki.
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