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Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a flood warning for people living along sections of the Ottawa River from Pembroke to Arnprior.
The ministry issued the warning Tuesday and said it’s in place for now until Friday.
Recent rain combined with warm temperatures have resulted in the melting of the snowpack and lake ice.
“This combined with forecasted precipitation and continued warm temperatures will result in high water conditions as the freshet runoff moves through the system,” the ministry stated on its website.
Water levels and flows upstream of Pembroke are expected to rise, but remained below flood threshold levels on Tuesday.
Residents affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should take necessary action to protect any vulnerable property near rivers and lakes, and closely monitor developing conditions.
Mild temperatures and rain are expected to persist over the next two weeks, the ministry added.