Canada's Niagara region declared a state of emergency due to the solar eclipse

Niagara Falls is one of the best places to watch the solar eclipse on April 8. It is predicted that up to 1 million tourists will flock here on this day, causing the government to declare a state of emergency.

Total solar eclipse. (Photo: John Finney/Getty Images).

The Niagara region declared a state of emergency to prepare for the situation where about 1 million tourists will gather here to witness the amazing natural phenomenon of a total solar eclipse on April 8. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon will completely obscure the Sun.

Niagara Falls is on the border between Canada and the US, located in the path of the upcoming total solar eclipse, so this is one of the ideal places to admire this beautiful scene.

According to Niagara Regional Council Chairman Jim Bradley, this is a "once in a lifetime event" , and the emergency declaration will "strengthen the region's measures to protect health and safety." safety of residents and visitors, while protecting the region's important infrastructure in any situation that arises."

Mr. Jim Diodati, Mayor of Ontario City, where Niagara Falls is located, estimates that up to 1 million people will be present here on April 8, while an average of 14 million visitors come here each year.

It is forecast that about 1 million tourists will flock to Niagara Falls to see the total solar eclipse. (Photo: George Pachantouris/Getty Images).

Local authorities said they will change some events and services, and close some establishments to limit traffic and avoid traffic jams.

Map of the path of the Moon's shadow across the United States during the total solar eclipse in 2024. (Photo: NASA).

The US Space Agency predicts that this astronomical event will be extremely spectacular because this is currently the time of strong solar activity . If they miss this opportunity, people and tourists in the US and Canada will have to wait another 20 years to have such a good opportunity to see the eclipse.