Parts of Ontario are once again being pummeled by Mother Nature, as a spring storm bringing freezing rain and ice pellets hits the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on Wednesday. This latest weather event is adding insult to injury for residents who are still trying to recover from the ice storm that wreaked havoc over the weekend.
In Barrie, where cleanup efforts are still in full swing, tree removal crews are working tirelessly to clear away debris left behind by the previous storm. The additional 30 to 50 millimeters of freezing rain forecasted by Environment Canada is only compounding the stress for residents who are already dealing with the aftermath of the earlier storm.
Global’s Shallima Maharaj is on the ground in Ontario, reporting on the ongoing weather woes facing residents in the affected areas. The footage captures the frozen landscape, the slick roads, and the challenges that residents are facing as they try to navigate through the icy conditions.
As Ontario residents brace themselves for more freezing rain and icy pellets, it’s clear that this latest bout of severe weather is posing a significant challenge for communities already struggling to recover from the last storm. With debris still being cleared and cleanup efforts ongoing, the people of Ontario are once again being put to the test by Mother Nature’s unpredictable fury.
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