Special weather statement calls for more rain for Ottawa

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Ottawa region with significant rain in the forecast.

Rain is expected to return Wednesday with 20 to 40 millimetres of precipitation falling by Thursday morning.

The ground has limited ability to absorb the rain, according to the weather agency.

Water levels on the Ottawa River are expected to keep risingfor a few more days, withOttawa's peak likely coming on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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