"The winter we had this year, it was colder than last year, so the snow held more water. That water ends up in our waterways. Mississauga is home to many bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, stormwater ponds and Lake Ontario, which increases flooding especially this time of year."
"Early spring brings a mix of rapid snowmelt, heavy rain and breaking ice. All of which can cause water to build up faster than the ground and the city's drainage systems can handle. One of the main things we want to get across to residents is to avoid putting yourself in any dangerous situations in the first place."
"On July 16, 2024, and then, a month later, on Aug. 17 and 18, two record-breaking storms unleashed 280 millimetres of rain on Mississauga, trapping people on flooded roads, running over the edges of creeks, and soaking into buildings. The city's stormwater system is only designed to handle a weather event like that once every 10 years."
Mississauga is preparing for potential flooding caused by melting snow and rainfall. The city experienced a colder winter this year, resulting in snow holding more water that flows into waterways. Mississauga's numerous bodies of water—rivers, lakes, stormwater ponds, and Lake Ontario—increase flooding vulnerability, particularly during early spring when rapid snowmelt, heavy rain, and breaking ice converge. The city's drainage systems cannot handle water buildup at this accelerated rate. Residents are urged to avoid dangerous situations near waterways. Environment Canada predicts milder temperatures throughout the week, further elevating flooding risks. The city learned critical lessons from devastating 2024 storms that dropped record rainfall, causing road closures and power outages. Stormwater systems are designed for such events only once every decade.
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