Toronto residents woke up to a morning of traffic chaos as close to 70mm of rain fell in some parts of the city, causing flooding on major routes.
It rained off and on throughout the day on Tuesday and by Tuesday evening the city experienced heavy rain. There was some respite overnight, but by early morning another round of rain pounded the area, the heaviest falling between 12:30 a.m. ET and 2:30 a.m. Many creeks and rivers, unable to handle the heavy rain, flooded onto roadways.
Toronto and Region Conservation has issued a flood advisory that is in effect until 5 p.m.
The southbound DVP was closed at Bloor after the Don River broke its banks. The northbound DVP was also closed. Bayvew Avenue at Lawrence Avenue was flooded out as well.
The storm also brought wind damage to parts of Brampton. Environment Canada is investigating to determine whether it was a microburst or a tornado.
See: Gallery of Toronto floods
However, East York seemed to be the hardest hit with 70.2 mm of rain being reported to Environment Canada. The Brickworks, just off the DVP, reported 60.2mm.
There is more rain forecast for the city today, with a chance of thunderstorms.
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