Heavy rain causes localized flooding reported on Gardiner Expressway, other GTA roadways - CTV News

A stout line of severe thunderstorms swept through southern Ontario on Wednesday with high winds, hail, torrential downpours and tornado warnings. The storms brought down trees and power lines throughout the region, producing enough rainfall to cause localized flooding. Around 7:25 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, CP24 reported police were actively rescuing people from flooded cars across Toronto after a heavy downpour left about 65,000 residents without power. Jane Street and Highway 7 flooding and rescue operation in Vaughan, Ont. (Jeremy Cohn/Submitted to The Weather Network)According to other reports, another rescue operation happened at the Jane Street and Highway 7 intersection in Vaughan, Ont., after major flooding occurred. Numerous vehicles were trapped in floodwaters and people were rescued by the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service. It was reported that 20 vehicles were caught in the floodwaters. Multiple road closures and accidents were reported across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as a result of flooding and winds. As well, numerous events were postponed or cancelled. Many areas picked up 20-130+ mm of rain in short order, which led to flooding issues on some area roadways.

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