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Tag: Tropical Storm Debby
Debby aftermath: Weather event ‘costliest’ ever for Quebec, bypasses 1998 ice storm
The remnants of tropical storm Debby that swept through southern Quebec last month was the “costliest severe weather event” in the province’s history, according to […]
Debby downpour: Quebec falling short on promised flood relief, mayors say
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 23, 2024 12:11 pm Updated August 23, 2024 12:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase […]
Mould, sewage and ‘hazardous’ damage: Flood victims turn to volunteers for help
The stench was becoming unbearable for Nydia Ceron after the torrential and historic downpour from tropical storm Debby’s remnants flooded her basement. The 65-year-old lives […]
Quebec premier François Legault defends response to Debby downpour
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2024 11:42 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec Premier François […]
Canadian couple finally set to move back into flooded condo. Then Debby came
After a devastating flood forced Ryan Handfield and Alex Peters from their Montreal condo 13 months ago, they were ecstatic to learn their home was […]
Quebec experiencing ‘extremely difficult’ wave of severe weather, minister says
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 14, 2024 2:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s public security […]
Debby dumped 173 mm of rain on this Montreal town. Now, flood victims must clean up
Kaspar Schattke was out at a restaurant Friday evening when he found fast-rising floodwaters upon his return home on the western tip of the Island […]
Debby fallout: Quebec faces flooded homes, roads after record-setting storm
Descrease article font size Increase article font size After the remnants of tropical storm Debby brought historic rainfall and flooding to Quebec, the province continued […]
Montreal drenched in record-breaking rain as tropical storm Debby’s remnants hit Canada
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 10, 2024 9:14 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal was drenched […]