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

Traffic backs up on the Don Valley Parkway due to flooding following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey

Drivers are stranded due to flood waters blocking the Don Valley Parkway following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey

Drivers stranded due to flood waters blocking the Don Valley Parkway are rescued by fire crews following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey

Lake Shore Blvd. West sits flooded following heavy rain in Toronto on July 16, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jordan Omstead

Union Station’s York Concourse is pictured during a flood following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey
The Canadian Press contributed to this report.



