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Although they hoped the worst was over, it seems flood victims in the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu area of Quebec are in for even more rising waters.

Another 50-60 mm of rain is expected to fall by the time the weekend arrives, according to weather reports.

In total, 2,100 homes have been flooded in the region – including 750 in the town of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

So far, 50 families have been evacuated from their houses.

Estimates indicate water is rising 1-3 cm per hour downstream from Chambly and about 1 cm per hour above St-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Particularly affected areas include the river mouths Huron and Acadia.

Rivers Pike, Huron, Ewing, Roche (Text : Global News)