Quebec updates flood zone maps for 2025, raising fears over property values and insurance costs.

Quebec is preparing new flood zone maps for 2025, categorizing risk into low, moderate, high, and very high, with stricter rules for higher risk areas. This change is causing concern among municipalities, particularly those with past flooding issues, as they fear it will negatively impact property values and insurance costs. Officials are calling for a separate category for areas protected by dikes, amid concerns over financial repercussions for residents.

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