montreal flooding

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Montreal experienced severe flooding and thunderstorm warnings, causing power outages and road closures.

Montreal recently faced severe flooding that disrupted daily life including power outages affecting over 20,000 people and police-mandated road closures. The situation was compounded by multiple yellow watch warnings for severe thunderstorms in various regions including the West Island and East Kootenays. Media outlets chronicled the impact and recovery efforts, highlighting the challenges faced by residents and broadcasters during this extreme weather event.