Quebecers will need their umbrellas out this week as weather conditions are likely to worsen, with tropical weather and rainfall returning across much of the province.
Despite everything, the return of rain could make people happy because it will give a respite to the sectors affected by the fires and could improve air quality, especially in Montreal.
The beginning of the week will therefore be characterized by heavy precipitation in the southwest, while the greater Montreal area should receive between 60 and 100 millimeters by Friday according to forecasts by Environment Canada.
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In the central sectors of the province, from Estrie to Saguenay via the Capitale-Nationale, there will be plenty of rain by the end of the week, with forecasts ranging from 40 to 70 millimeters.
However, eastern Quebec will not be affected by the system until Tuesday with less rainfall, while some sectors have already set a rain record, such as the Gaspé Peninsula, which recorded 180 millimeters month-to-date.
During the day, Montreal could see 20 to 30 millimeters of rain on Monday with temperatures of 25 degrees and humidity of 33 degrees, while Quebec will be cooler with just 20 degrees on the thermometer in the rain.