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Three major storms hit parts of Toronto, Canada on Tuesday, causing flood-like conditions. Many motorists were stranded on major expressways, the city lost power and airlines had to reduce services.
Power supply disrupted
According to reports, the city received more than 100 mm of rain, breaking a 1941 record. Local electricity distribution company Toronto Hydro said more than 167,000 customers were without power. It said the disruption was caused by suspected flooding at a transmission station.
The flight was cancelled
Several flights were delayed or cancelled at Billy Bishop Airport on Toronto Island in Lake Ontario. The airport said a pedestrian tunnel was temporarily closed because it was flooded.
Ontario highways were also closed
Toronto police said the Don Valley Parkway, a major expressway along the Don River, was flooded in both directions. Another Ontario highway is also closed because of the flooding. Police said it will take at least a day to reopen the road once the water recedes and the road is clear.
At least 14 people were rescued from their cars. One man was pulled from the roof of his car. His car was stranded on a flooded highway when he was pulled out.
25% more rain than the average of July in three hours
According to a media report, meteorologist Dave Phillips said the city received “25% more rain in three hours than it normally receives in the entire month of July.” According to media reports, the city has rivers and streams, so Toronto is at risk of rising water levels. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority warned that areas near coastlines, rivers and streams are particularly vulnerable to flooding.