Edmonton breaks record for wettest summer before August even arrives
Heavy rainfall has already pushed Edmonton past its all-time summer precipitation record, with flooding, mosquito swarms and cancelled events reported across the city.
Why it matters
Continued heavy rain raises the risk of further flooding and disruptions to outdoor events across Edmonton into August.
Edmonton has set a new record for its wettest summer, a milestone reached before the season has even officially ended in August. The persistent rain has caused localized flooding, forced the cancellation of outdoor shows and events, and led to a surge in mosquito populations across the city.
Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, confirmed the record-breaking rainfall totals for the summer season.
Forecasters expect the wet pattern to continue, with more storms anticipated heading into August, meaning residents may see further disruptions from rain and localized flooding in the weeks ahead.
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