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Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain

CityNews Montreal

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June 22, 2026

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A West Island resident described the scene as chaos. Two days after heavy rainfall flooded streets and homes in Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Dollard-des-Ormeaux, cleanup was still underway on Monday. READ: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall Furniture and household belongings damaged by stormwater could be seen lining the streets of Pierrefonds. Environment Canada [] The post Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 21, 2026

IN PHOTOS: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall

Residents across Montreal’s west island are beginning cleanup efforts after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding and property damage. The post IN PHOTOS: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 30, 2026

25 communities, 18 assemblies affected by floods—Interior Minister

The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that 25 communities across 18 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) were severely affected by Monday’s torrential rains, which left thousands of residents displaced and others dead or missing. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, June 30, the Minister said the scale of destruction was extensive, with flooding disrupting livelihoods, destroying property, and overwhelming several urban communities.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain

Videos of flash-flooded rivers and overflowing pavements went viral on social media on Wednesday as residents in parts of Hong Kong grappled with more than 70 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. The intensity of the floods prompted some users online to claim a picture of the extreme was outdated or even AI-generated, only to be proved wrong when a clip was shared by another person. “I actually live in the village houses right above that spot, so I wanted to post the video I took this morning to prove...

The Suburban

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· Jul 10, 2026

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A car submerged in rising waters.

CNN

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· Jun 28, 2026

Kentucky hit by deadly flooding

Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead Saturday, prompting dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes, with more significant rainfall on the way. #cnn #news #kentucky

India Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

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Related coverage for "Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain": CityNews Montreal — IN PHOTOS: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall. MyJoyOnline — 25 communities, 18 assemblies affected by floods—Interior Minister. South China Morning Post — Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain. The Suburban — flood west island. CNN — Kentucky hit by deadly flooding. India Today — Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain