Un village du Nunavik lève l’état d’urgence alors que la pénurie d’eau se stabilise / La Presse
Friday, June 6, 2025, 3:21 pm
A Nunavik village in northern Quebec has finally lifted its state of emergency after a protracted water shortage crisis. Officials report that water supply conditions have normalized following months of scarcity, allowing residents to cautiously return to their regular routines while remaining vigilant about possible future disruptions.
Un village du Grand Nord québécois a levé l’état d’urgence déclenché par une pénurie d’eau qui durait depuis des mois.
MONTREAL - A village in Quebec's Far North has lifted a state of emergency triggered by a months-long water shortage.
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