Heavy rain and windy weather marked the start of summer in Alberta, causing basement flooding and cancellations of community events. The rainfall also prompted related water restrictions and flood warnings in parts of the province.
Severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings swept across southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, on June 9, bringing hail, heavy rain, and localized flooding. Environment Canada received unconfirmed reports of two tornadoes near Morris and Ste. Anne.
Environment Canada identified key weather events in 2024, including the devastating Jasper wildfire and significant storms leading to floods and hail damage. These events resulted in mass evacuations and substantial economic losses across Canada.
Residents in the northern Alberta community of Chateh, west of High Level, could be out of their homes for several months after flooding forced them to evacuate Sunday and Monday. 'This is the worst flooding we ever had,' Dene Tha' First Nations chief says.
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