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20 Jan

Toronto Braces for Fresh Snowfall and Deep Freeze After Major Winter Storm

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta Clipper, extreme cold, oronto weather, Snowfall, wind chill, winter storm

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is set for another round of wintry weather this week, with fresh snowfall and sharply colder temperatures forecast in the aftermath of a storm that dumped up to 40 centimeters of snow in parts of the city. Meteorologists say an Alberta Clipper system is expected to move into the region early Wednesday morning, bringing light snow by around 7 a.m. The system is likely to leave about five centimeters of accumulation by Wednesday night. Following last week’s historic snowfall, residents are now facing biting wind chills and persistent cold. Tuesday’s daytime high is expected to reach…

16 Jan

Toronto Pearson Declares ‘Recovery Day’ After 23 cm Snowfall, Crews Work 24/7 to Restore Operations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontarioflight delays, recovery day, snow-clearing operations, Snowfall, Toronto Pearson Airport, winter storm

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto Pearson International Airport is in recovery mode after a powerful winter storm dumped 23 centimeters of snow across the airfield, prompting one of the largest snow-clearing operations of the season. Airport crews are removing an estimated 30,000 to 80,000 tones of snow to keep flights operating safely at Canada’s busiest airport. The snowfall blanketed approximately 55 kilometers of pavement, including runways, taxiways, and large apron areas used for aircraft parking and servicing. By midday, airfield teams were clearing as much as 10 to 30 kilograms of snow per square meter, a critical task required before aircraft…

25 Nov

First Major Snowfall Paralyzes Calgary: Nearly 400 Collisions, Flight Delays, Bus Detours and Citywide Disruptions

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma):,Calgary’s first major snowfall of the season brought widespread disruption across the city on Monday, leading to dangerous road conditions, extensive travel delays, and nearly 400 collisions.Officials confirmed a total of 393 reported crashes, as icy roads and reduced visibility made driving treacherous. Of these, 26 collisions involved injuries, prompting a surge in emergency calls. The city also recorded 50 non-injury hit-and-run incidents amid the challenging conditions. Air travel was also heavily affected. Calgary International Airport reported significant flight delays and cancellations, with crews working to de-ice aircraft and clear snow from runways. Passengers were urged to check…

28 Feb

Heavy Snowfall in Manali: 200 Roads Blocked, Schools Shut, Power Disrupted Across Himachal Pradesh

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Manali: (National Times) Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy snowfall and rainfall, leading to widespread disruptions in daily life. Over 200 roads have been closed, power and water supply has been affected, and several regions remain cut off due to extreme weather conditions. Major Disruptions Across Key Districts The worst-affected areas include Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Chamba, where continuous snowfall has disrupted connectivity. In Dodra-Kwar (Shimla district), roads leading to the valley remain inaccessible. Several schools in Lahaul and Spiti and Chamba have been closed today as a precautionary measure. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted…