Ottawa, April 28 -- Canada launches national Flood Risk Finder, a national platform designed to give the public clear, accessible information on flood risks and hazards across the country.

Public Safety Canada said the platform is the first of its kind in Canada, offering a centralized and consistent source of flood risk data.

Provinces and territories can now opt in to make their local data available through the portal, with broader public rollout expected as jurisdictions join the system.

The tool allows users to search by address and view flood risk levels on a four-point scale, ranging from low to extreme.

Flood risk management in Canada is shared across federal, provincial and territorial governments.

Ottawa said it will work wi...