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CTV News
18-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Quebec City area pummelled with 75 mm of rain in less than two hours on Thursday
Cars drive through water during a downpour in Montreal on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. On July 17, Quebec City had to close several streets that had become impassable due to water accumulation. **THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes** Up to 75 millimetres of rain fell over two hours in parts of the Quebec City area on Thursday when severe thunderstorms swept across southern Quebec. Environment Canada says the storms caused flash floods that inundated streets in the region, forcing about 15 people from their homes. Torrential rain led officials to close numerous streets in Quebec City's historic district, as well as the Cap-Blanc staircase, a popular tourist attraction. In total, Quebec City's Ste-Foy neighbourhood received 84 mm of rain. Across the St. Lawrence River in Lévis, Que., 76 mm of rail fell. Elsewhere in southern Quebec strong winds damaged trees and triggered power outages, particularly in the Montérégie region. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Quebec City area pummelled with 75 mms of rain in less than two hours on Thursday
Cars drive through water during a downpour in Montreal on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. On July 17, Quebec City had to close several streets that had become impassable due to water accumulation. **THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes** Up to 75 millimetres of rain fell over two hours in parts of the Quebec City area on Thursday when severe thunderstorms swept across southern Quebec. Environment Canada says the storms caused flash floods that inundated streets in the region, forcing about 15 people from their homes. Torrential rain led officials to close numerous streets in Quebec City's historic district, as well as the Cap-Blanc staircase, a popular tourist attraction. In total, Quebec City's Ste-Foy neighbourhood received 84 mm of rain. Across the St. Lawrence River in Lévis, Que., 76 mm of rail fell. Elsewhere in southern Quebec strong winds damaged trees and triggered power outages, particularly in the Montérégie region. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
NHK
11-07-2025
- Climate
- NHK
Yokohama manhole lid possibly blown off in 'air hammer phenomenon'
Downpours on Thursday night in Yokohama City, near Tokyo, may have caused a manhole cover to blow off, allowing water to gush out onto streets. The incident occurred at an intersection in Yokohama's Kohoku Ward shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Water spewed out of the manhole and fragments of cracked asphalt were scattered on the road surface. City officials suspect a massive amount of rainwater flowed into sewer pipes in a short time, compressing the air inside and increasing pressure in what is called an "air hammer phenomenon." The officials say asphalt fragments struck three nearby vehicles. They say a 39-year-old mother and her 9-year-old son in one of the cars sustained minor injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency says its radar analysis shows that about 100 millimeters of rain fell in and around Kohoku Ward in the hour through 7:40 p.m. Workers have engaged in repair work, including sealing off the manhole. The roads became passable by early Thursday morning. City officials intend to take measures to prevent a recurrence, such as installing pipes in the manhole shaft to allow air to escape.
ABC News
19-05-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Heavy rain brings flash flooding across parts of NSW
Huge downpours are bringing flash flooding to parts of NSW, with warnings there's more on the way.
