Days of constant rainfall and flooding has prompted Quebec to ask the Canadian Armed forces to send in troops to help overwhelmed communities across the province, as at least 700 people have been forced out of their homes."We are facing a situation where we are not only dealing with serious flooding, but the situation will continue to deteriorate for the next few days," Quebec's public security minister, Martin Coiteux, told reporters on Friday.Coiteux has also urged the residents of the small islands of Ile Mercier — west of Montreal — and Ile Verte — in Laval — that have now become engulfed with water, to evacuate. "I understand it's difficult to take that decision," he said. Many other residents in cities such as Ottawa, and Montreal have also had to flee their homes in recent weeks.This week, Environment Canada issued special rainfall and flooding warnings for much of Quebec and eastern Ontario — both provinces have the highest populations in Canada. Quebec has been hardest hit so far, with at least 124 municipalities deemed at risk of severe flooding. The rain comes as the water levels of Lake Ontario have reached unprecedented levels.Read the full story at VICE News.