Published 07/17/2024 7:33:08 a.m.

Heavy rains flood Toronto, lead to power outages and traffic closures

Summary by The Express Tribune

Torrential rain on Tuesday triggered flash flooding in parts of Toronto, Canada's financial center, causing power outages, disrupting traffic and forcing airlines to curtail service. Toronto Hydro, the local power distribution company, said it was responding to scattered outages that it suspected were caused by flooding at a transmission station. At 3 p.m., about 123,000 customers were without power, it said. Billy Bishop Airport, situated on an…

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BBC News

Toronto cleans up after severe storms cause floods and power cuts

Thousands remain without power as Toronto cleans up after parts of the city received "hurricane amounts" of rain.

07/16/2024 9:38:49 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Epoch Times

In Photos: Heavy Rain Leads to Submerged Vehicles, Power Outages in Toronto

Heavy rain in the Toronto area on July 16 left more than 100,000 households without power, and major road closures with some cars submerged in water. The Don River overflows causing flooding surrounding on roads following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey) Cars are partially submerged in flood waters in the Don Valley following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey) Tr…

07/16/2024 8:48:18 p.m.·New York, United States

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Het Nieuwsblad

Heavy rain floods Toronto streets: electricity goes out in many places, fire department must free people

Like a deluge, rain flooded the streets and caused power to go out in many places in the metropolis of Canada. The fire department alone had to free fourteen people in their cars on the Don Valley Parkway city highway on Tuesday, reports news agency Canadian Press.

07/17/2024 10:34:30 a.m.·Belgium

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Deutsche Welle

Toronto faces disruptions due to floods after heavy rains

Major highways and transport hubs were shut down due to the deluge. Power outages were also reported across the city.

07/17/2024 9:58:58 a.m.·B N, Germany

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Tagesschau

Floods and power outages after heavy rain in Toronto

There is chaos on many roads in the Canadian metropolis of Toronto: After heavy rain, traffic routes are impassable and motorways are flooded. The mayor called for a “really serious” look at climate change. [more]]] >

07/17/2024 9:42:22 a.m.·Hamburg, Germany

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Correio da Manhã

Heavy rain floods highways and cuts electricity in Toronto

Tuesday's torrential rains caused flash floods in some areas of Toronto, Canada, causing power cuts, disrupting traffic, and causing air traffic restrictions.

07/17/2024 4:26:52 p.m.

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