In Photos: Heavy Rain Leads to Submerged Vehicles, Power Outages in Toronto

By Epoch Times Staff
Epoch Times Staff
Epoch Times Staff
July 16, 2024Updated: July 16, 2024

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.

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The Don River overflows causing flooding surrounding on roads following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Lake Shore Blvd. West sits flooded following heavy rain in Toronto on July 16, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Jordan Omstead)
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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.

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