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Mattawa declares state of emergency due to extra water from local dam

The Town of Mattawa has declared a State of Emergency due to extra water coming from the Otto Holden Dam. Another 30 to 40 centimeters of water is expected today, which will cause the water levels to rise on the Ottawa and Mattawa Rivers.

Municipal officials expect another 30-40 cm of water to be added to levels on Ottawa, Mattawa Rivers

The Town of Mattawa has declared a state of emergency after extra water was released from the nearby Otto Holden Dam. That has caused water levels to rise on the Ottawa and Mattawa Rivers (OPP North East/Twitter)

The Town of Mattawa has declared a State of Emergency due to extra water coming from a dam, just north of the community.

The municipality took themeasure around5 p.m Monday, after it was notified by the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board that the OttoHolden Dam had to release water due to capacity.

A town official told CBC news that another 30 to 40 centimetres of water is expected to be added to levels of the Ottawa and Mattawa Rivers, which both flow through the town.

Several side streets in Mattawa are closed due to flooding, however Highway 17 is open.

Property owners in low lying areas near the two rivers are warned to be prepared for possible flooding.