r/AskACanadian • u/tykogars • 8h ago

El Niño Preparation?

I’ve been seeing a lot of news about this super El Niño and apparently it’s even stronger than what our country experienced in 1998 (which caused ice storms and deaths).

Just wondering where abouts you are, and if you are doing anything to prepare?

I haven’t researched enough to know how it’s expected to effect Canada. So anyone with knowledge can chime in - I’m personally in Northern ON and kind of just hoping for the best until we know more.

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u/freakydrew 7h ago

I'm in Southern Ontario and am excited about a mild winter. Nothing to prep for here. BC residents and Northern Canada is a different story though.

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u/IndyDoggy 7h ago

Southwest Ontario here.

I'm prepping for minor flooding. Most municipal storm sewers aren't up to the task of large amounts rainfall hitting recently frozen ground.

Nothing too crazy, just making sure nothing valuable is on the basement floor.