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What new infrastructure projects will Toronto announce to combat flooding by the end of 2024?
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Official announcements from the City of Toronto or municipal government websites
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Toronto Flooding on Tuesday Spurs Calls for Better Infrastructure Amid '100-Year Storm' Concerns
Jul 21, 2024, 10:05 AM
Toronto experienced significant flooding following a major rainstorm on Tuesday, raising concerns about the city's preparedness for extreme weather events. Municipal leaders, including Mayor Olivia Chow, have attributed the flooding to climate change, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure to handle such events. Experts are calling for a reassessment of risk management systems and higher standards for infrastructure construction and maintenance. The storm, described as a '100-year storm', has prompted calls for immediate action to better equip cities for extreme weather, highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of such events due to climate change.
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