A torrential downpour that flooded parts of Toronto and its surrounding areas on Tuesday brought back memories of flash flooding that paralyzed Canada’s largest city more than a decade ago.
An intense thunderstorm dumped record-breaking amounts of rain on Toronto over just a few hours on July 8, 2013, causing chaos on the streets.
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A major highway, several thoroughfares and a key transit hub were flooded in Toronto on Tuesday afternoon after torrential rain hit the city. Police closed part of Lakeshore Boulevard, which runs along Lake Ontario, after flooding. (July 16, 2024 / The Canadian Press)