August 17th 2024.
The residents of Montreal were in for a chaotic morning when a water main broke and caused a massive geyser to erupt in the middle of the city. The incident left around 150,000 homes without clean water, as the Mayor, Valérie Plante, announced a boil water advisory for the affected areas. It was a sight to behold as streets turned into streams and traffic came to a standstill. People were scrambling to evacuate flooded buildings and firefighters were on the scene, urging residents to leave their homes for their own safety.
According to witnesses, the water gushed out of the ground with such force that it created a 10-meter high wall of water, flooding the densely populated neighborhood. It was a scary situation for everyone involved as the water showed no signs of slowing down. The flow continued for approximately five and a half hours, leaving the streets and intersections completely submerged. Residents were forced to put on rubber boots and wade through the water to get to safety.
At around 11:45 am, Mayor Plante announced that the situation was under control. The city's water services director also confirmed that the workers had managed to close a valve, causing the water main's pressure to decrease. However, as a precautionary measure, the city issued a boil-water advisory for a large part of the northeastern area of the city. This was to ensure the safety of the residents, as the source of the flooding was a pipe that was installed in 1985 and needed to be inspected.
One resident, Lyman Zhu, described the scene as being like heavy rain when he woke up. However, upon looking out his window, he was met with a wall of water that was 10 meters high and as wide as the street. He couldn't believe his eyes and described the experience as insane. Another witness, Maxime Carignan Chagnon, said that the gushing water lasted for about two hours, creating a giant wall that crashed against lamp posts and trees. He also mentioned that around 60 centimeters of water collected in his basement, but some people had even more damage.
If you thought that was all, the city had another surprise in store. In the midst of all this chaos, a disease that had been eradicated resurfaced in a 10-month-old child in a war-torn enclave. The city was in a state of emergency, and the water main incident only added to the chaos. But amidst all this, one man used his GPS tracker to help police find a stolen car, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there are still good people out there.
As the city works to clean up the mess and restore normalcy, we urge everyone to stay updated on the situation and follow the guidelines for safety. You can stay informed by following our WhatsApp channel, where we bring you all the latest news, updates, and information without any comments or algorithms. Your privacy is important to us, and we assure you that your details will remain private. Let's stay strong and support each other during these difficult times.
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