Water levels in the Monteregie waterways that feed into Lake Champlain and the Richelieu River were on the rise Sunday, as residents kept a close watch for another round of flooding.
Hydro Meteo says that the non-stop rain will inevitably impact this area of the South Shore.
Water levels remained stable Sunday morning but were expected to rise by Sunday evening Monday as up to 55 more millimeters of rain is expected to fall by Monday night.
CTV Montreal spoke to Alain Chevrefils, of St. Jean, who says that he has been unable to get help cleaning up his damaged basement. He also packed all of his sandbags without assistance. The contents of his once-finished basement are a write-off, he reports.The new rains threaten the progress that had led to some drying off in the region. On Sunday afternoon Canadian army officials told CTV Montreal that water levels in most streets have declined by six inches (15.25 centimeters). As a result many previously-inaccessible roads are now passable.
The army is visiting patrolling streets and offering assistance in the area.
Mental health professionals have been offering help to residents as well.
Resident Martin Poulin told CTV Montreal that with all of the stress he has undergone with the physical damage and filling out paperwork, he "often has tears in his eyes."
About 300 civil security officials are patrolling the area in addition to police and the armed forces to assist residents in need.Residents in need of psychological counselling or physical assistance are urged to call Info-Sante at 8-1-1.
