Now comes the flood

Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec have been hard hit by major floods.  Melting snow from the record snowfall this winter, coupled with record rain and heavy storms from the Texas Low have caused water levels to rise way above the threshold.  Sometimes above highway bridges!

Called in the army

The city of Ottawa and across the river, the city of Gatineau see many neighbourhoods flooded and residents moved out.

Meanwhile the rain continues.

This is so sad.

You'd think now that winter is finally over, we'd get some reprieve.  And now this.  I'm thankful that I don't live near the Ottawa river, but so many thousands have had their homes and dreams destroyed.

Life is just one shit after another.  And then you die.  WTF.