Heavy storms cause power outages and flooding across Toronto on Monday, July 8. Here, a driver on the Don Valley Parkway becomes stuck in floodwaters. Toronto's main north-south artery was closed in both directions overnight, with stranded motorists forced to abandon their vehicles.
Flash flooding in Toronto —
Heavy storms cause power outages and flooding across Toronto on Monday, July 8. Here, a driver on the Don Valley Parkway becomes stuck in floodwaters. Toronto's main north-south artery was closed in both directions overnight, with stranded motorists forced to abandon their vehicles.
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The flooding also disrupts rail traffic, stranding commuters on the Go Transit train on July 8. Nearly 4 inches fell in the heart of the city, according to Canadian sources.
Flash flooding in Toronto —
The flooding also disrupts rail traffic, stranding commuters on the Go Transit train on July 8. Nearly 4 inches fell in the heart of the city, according to Canadian sources.
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Rescue workers bring a dingy over to a Go Train stuck in floodwaters on July 8. Evacuations of passengers lasted until early Tuesday, July 9.
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Rescue workers bring a dingy over to a Go Train stuck in floodwaters on July 8. Evacuations of passengers lasted until early Tuesday, July 9.
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A police officer carries away a woman from the partially submerged commuter train on July 8.
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A police officer carries away a woman from the partially submerged commuter train on July 8.
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A biker struggles through the waters on the Don Valley Parkway on July 8.
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A biker struggles through the waters on the Don Valley Parkway on July 8.
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For others, the summer storm transforms the highway into an unexpected playground on July 8.
Flash flooding in Toronto —
For others, the summer storm transforms the highway into an unexpected playground on July 8.
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