Powerful storm hits Canada’s Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands
Summary
A strong thunderstorm hit Toronto, Canada, causing heavy rain, strong winds, large hail, and flooding. The storm damaged buildings, closed roads, cut power to over 45,000 people, and disrupted flights and public transit.Key Facts
- The storm hit Toronto on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and large hail.
- Over 45,000 Toronto Hydro customers lost electricity by 8 pm local time.
- Flooding affected the emergency department at Michael Garron Hospital in East York.
- Roads, including the Don Valley Parkway, were closed due to flooding and fallen trees.
- The Toronto Transit Commission is working to fix service disruptions caused by flooding and debris.
- Several flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport were delayed or cancelled.
- The city’s emergency operations centre has been active since Wednesday morning.
- Environment and Climate Change Canada downgraded the storm warning but kept a heat and thunderstorm alert for parts of southwestern Ontario.
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