Yesterday, Toronto experienced a record-breaking storm that brought the city to a standstill with torrential downpour causing flooding and power outages. While the water has receded and traffic is flowing again, the aftermath of the storm has left some roads closed, homes damaged, and residents questioning the city’s aging infrastructure. This event serves as a wakeup call for Toronto to address the weaknesses in their infrastructure to better handle future onslaughts of extreme weather.
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