Roughly 98 mm of rain fell on Toronto on Tuesday, according to Environment Canada, the fifth-wettest day on record in this city. It washed out highways, subway stations and power for around 170,000 homes and businesses, and brought much of the city to a standstill.
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The Bay Street concourse was blocked off due to flooding at Union Station on Tuesday.
Cars are partially submerged in flood waters in the Don Valley following heavy rain in Toronto on Tuesday.
You should avoid driving through flooded areas if at all possible, experts warn. Here’s what to do if you have no choice, and what happens afterwards.
Environment Canada is calling for up to 125 mm of rain on Tuesday. There may be 40 mm of rainfall per hour.