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Ottawa’s still reeling from that record-breaking Canada Day downpour — basements turned into rivers, neighborhoods littered with dumpsters, and residents staring down months of rebuilding. One homeowner called her ruined basement “kaputsky,” heartbroken for those without insurance. Over 5,000 flood reports have poured in, forcing temporary housing for 100 and overwhelming the city’s 311 system. Officials admit much of the damage hit private property, delaying visible response. City council is now zeroing in on hard-hit zones to review why so many basements flooded during what was billed as a once-in-200-years storm. Provincial aid offers up to $250K, but eligibility and timelines remain murky — the mayor says it’s a slow process. As climate experts link the deluge to warming trends and inadequate urban planning, Ottawa’s resilience plans are under fire for lacking funding — sparking a urgent debate about how prepared the city really is for the next big storm.

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