Record rainfall in Calgary

Calgary is experiencing record-breaking heat, likely making July the hottest on record since the late 1800s, with daytime highs predicted in the high 20s for the coming week. In stark contrast, Minnesota is witnessing a notably wet summer, achieving a record-high statewide average precipitation of 21.22 inches, following two years of drought. Toronto also recorded significant rainfall, making July 2024 the wettest on record with 205 millimeters of rain, causing flooding and transit disruptions. Meanwhile, Highway 417 in Ottawa is closed for the replacement of the Preston Street bridge until Monday. In Mississauga, Ont., police are conducting a search for a missing non-verbal 3-year-old boy last seen in Erindale Park. These weather extremes highlight the varied climate conditions across Canada this summer.