Manitoba’s Record-Breaking Storm

A record-shattering hailstorm hit southern Manitoba, dropping stones the size of a baseball and triggering two tornadoes, flooding, and widespread power outages. Insurance claims skyrocketed—over 25,000 filed in one day, the most in Manitoba Public Insurance’s history. Scientists are racing to understand if climate change is fueling these extreme events, backed by new data showing more frequent, intense, and costly weather. Experts urge homeowners to retrofit with flood valves and hurricane straps as severe weather becomes the new normal, pushing for smarter building codes and policy changes to keep insurance affordable. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f8da5d8dfe770bd0