Why do some parts of Montreal flood so often when it rains?
When the forecast calls for torrential rain, some Montreal residents hold their breath.
When heavy rain is in the forecast, some Montreal residents brace themselves for the worst.
Montreal host Ainslie MacLellan visits a street in the Saint-Laurent borough, where several homes have experienced repeated flooding from sewer backups during intense rainfall in recent years.
She explores how climate change, infrastructure decisions, and the reshaping of the natural landscape have combined to create the ideal conditions for these recurring issues.
