Toronto readies for flood risk as piles of snow start to melt this week – Toronto [Video]

Toronto officials say the city is ready to respond to any potential flooding as piles of snow accumulated during recent storms start to melt.

The city said crews will be deployed to inspect and clear catch basins in flood-prone areas as temperatures warm up this week. Equipment will also be ready at “strategic” locations to quickly respond to any flooding that occurs.

Snow removal operations across the city will also help reduce the volume of snow that could melt and contribute to flooding, officials said in a statement Monday.

Environment Canada is forecasting warmer weather in Toronto this week, with a high of six degrees on Monday and above-zero temperatures until Friday. There’s also a risk of showers on Tuesday and Thursday.

However, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority said it doesn’t expect to issue any flood watches or warnings this week as the snow and ice melt is not …