St. Catharines Declares State of Emergency Amid Repeated Flooding
St. Catharines, Ontario, has declared a state of emergency following severe flooding that has affected thousands of homes. The city has experienced multiple floods in a short period, with storms dumping nearly 400 millimeters of rain. The flooding has overwhelmed local infrastructure, causing creeks to overflow and sewers to back up into residences. The situation has led to significant property damage and emotional distress among residents, with some homes flooded multiple times in recent weeks.