Saturday , November 23 2024

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Canada, water everywhere, power outage in Toronto


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The city of Toronto in Canada has been flooded due to heavy rains. Let us tell you that due to record rainfall in Canada, some parts of Toronto have been flooded. After which the power supply has stopped and vehicles are stranded on the main highway of the city.

Canada floods

Toronto received nearly 100 mm of rain on Tuesday, beating the city's daily rainfall record set in 1941. More than 167,000 homes are without power due to the storm, according to Toronto Hydro. Many flights were also delayed or cancelled from Billy Bishop Airport on Toronto Island in Lake Ontario.

Let us tell you that Ontario Highway 410 has also been closed after heavy rains. Officials said they have rescued at least 14 people. Toronto's fire service received several calls from people trapped in elevators as power was lost in large parts of the city center. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority warned that areas near beaches and rivers in the city are at risk of flooding.