Chelsea, Que., extends state of emergency for 10 days

The state of emergency was issued Saturday morning after Friday's heavy rainfall to allow emergency crews to respond to the damage quicker than usual. It was set to expire after 48 hours but it has been extended by the city.

Chelsea, Que., extends state of emergency for 10 days
A road crumbles a few metres away from the photographer, with orange and white barricades blocking it off to traffic

The state of emergency was issued Saturday morning after Friday's heavy rainfall to allow emergency crews to respond to the damage quicker than usual. It was set to expire after 48 hours but it has been extended by the city.