20,000 homes in Greater Montreal now at risk due to updated flood maps, doubling previous estimates.

The Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal has released new flood maps indicating that nearly 20,000 homes are now at risk in Greater Montreal, doubling previous estimates. Citing climate change and past flood events, the updated maps will inform a new regulatory framework, expected by spring 2025. While the council acknowledges the proposed regulations as a positive step, they express concerns about the potential impact on development and resilience efforts. Public consultations are ongoing.

September 30, 2024
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