‘Unprecedented’ demand for rain barrels in Calgary leads to shortage
When demand rains, it pours. Possible summer water restrictions had Calgarians lining up early Saturday in hopes of buying a hard-to-find rain barrel.
Canada
May 4
Dubai airport says flood recovery ‘will take some time’ after record rain
The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport
World
Apr 17
Heavy rain, snow set to hit Saskatchewan: Environment Canada
Environment Canada noted that parts of the province could see upwards of 10 cm of snow in the east central region, with winds gusting around 70 km/h.
Weather
Apr 16
Dubai airport diverts flights as heavy rains flood runway, roads
Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding out portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai.
World
Apr 16
What’s behind Kenya’s intense flooding as death toll climbs
At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains in Kenya, with at least 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.
Weather
Apr 30
Okanagan weather: Rain risk diminishes to end April
The risk of rain diminishes in the valley bottom for the last day of April and beginning of May with a warm-up in the Okanagan weather forecast for the new month.
Weather
Apr 29
Okanagan weather: Cloudy skies, rain in weekend forecast
Rain arrives in the Okanagan weather forecast to finish the week, which will put a damper on daytime heating before drier air arrives by Sunday.
Weather
Apr 25
‘Stay away from bodies of water’: Toronto expected to get significant rainfall
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Toronto saying that significant rainfall amounts of up to 50 millimetres in some areas are possible by Friday morning.
Weather
Apr 11
Kenya floods: 40 dead in dam collapse after heavy rain
Heavy rains have been pounding the country since mid-March and the Meteorology Department has warned of more rainfall. The flooding already killed nearly 100 people.
World
Apr 29
Rainiest April on record for Toronto, other cities. What will May be like in Ontario?
Toronto had the rainiest April on record beating the previous record set 32 years ago in 1992, according to Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell.
Weather
May 2
Lack of rain means Saskatchewan producers get a head start on seeding
Todd Lewis has been farming south of Gray Sask. for the last 45 years and over his time in the field, he has seen his share of dry conditions.
Canada
Apr 26
High water levels possible around Kingston with heavy rains: Cataraqui Conservation
Cataraqui Conservation says between 30 and 45 mm of rain is possible in the coming days.
Weather
Apr 9
Early spring storm brings heavy rain, high winds and snow to parts of Ontario
A spring storm pelted swaths of Ontario with heavy rain and high winds on Wednesday, knocking out power to thousands of people.
Weather
Apr 3
Thousands attend first-ever Lapu-Lapu Day in South Vancouver
A little bit of rain did not stop the thousands of people attending the block party in South Vancouver.
Entertainment
Apr 28
Winnipeg starts mosquito program, continues drone pilot project
Although mosquitoes breed and hatch in standing water, crews don't have to wait for more rain to start applying the larvicide.
Canada
Apr 30
‘Early spring storm’ expected to move into Toronto with heavy rain, wet snow
Environment Canada says an "early spring storm" is expected to move into Toronto over the next few days with what is being called a Colorado Low.
Weather
Apr 2
Flash flooding possible as heavy rain forecast to hit parts of N.S. and N.B.
Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for most of New Brunswick and parts of Nova Scotia on Thursday, with some areas forecast to receive up to 90 millimetres of rain.
Weather
Mar 28
Okanagan weather: Dry, mild week ahead, changes for the weekend
A dry, mild last full work week of April is headed for the Okanagan weather forecast before a change comes with some much needed rain this weekend.
Weather
Apr 22
‘Early spring storm’ expected to bring rain, wind across Hamilton and Niagara Region
Environment Canada says an 'early spring storm' is likely to move across Hamilton and Niagara Region over the next few days.
Weather
Apr 2
4-year-old rescued from under mud in Brazil after heavy rains kill at least 7
Mayors in the Rio de Janeiro state and Gov. Claudio Castro had alarmed residents of potential problems for the weekend since Thursday.
Weather
Mar 23
