Toronto Firefighters Rescue People From Vehicles Amid Flooding; Thousands Without Power After Heavy Rain

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

Thousands of households lost power in the Toronto area following heavy rains in the afternoon of July 16. Floods led to widespread road closures, with many vehicles submerged in water on the roads.

At least 14 people were rescued by the Toronto Fire Services (TFS) on city roads, including from their vehicles. The fire service said one person was rescued from inside a vehicle, and another from the roof of a car.