On a Wednesday evening in September, a severe thunderstorm descended on Toronto — Canada's largest city — with a force that reminded millions of residents how swiftly nature can unmake the rhythms of urban life. Tens of thousands lost power, a hospital emergency room flooded, and the city's roads, transit lines, and airport fell into disarray. Authorities activated emergency operations and deployed crews across the city, while weather agencies signaled that the broader region had not yet fully escaped the storm's reach. It is a moment that speaks to the enduring vulnerability of even the most
Powerful storm batters Toronto, leaving 45,000 without power
Hospital emergency department flooded; tens of thousands without electricity; widespread displacement of residents due to flooding and infrastructure damage.
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