Heaviest rain since 1941 floods Toronto, leaves residents powerless

indianexpress.com

Toronto, Canada, faced its heaviest downpour since 1941, receiving almost 100mm of rain in one day. The flooding led to the closure of major highways, roads, and a key transit hub. Toronto Fire Services rescued 14 people from flooded areas. About 167,000 customers were left without power, and several flights were affected. Emergency services remained operational despite the challenges.


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