Toronto, the largest city in Canada, has been severely hit by intense storms, resulting in widespread flooding and significant power outages.
Among the many affected by the flooding is rapper Drake, who posted a video on Instagram showing a portion of his Toronto mansion submerged in water. With a humorous twist, he remarked that the murky flood water “better be espresso martini.”
The relentless storms have caused extensive damage across the city, leaving motorists stranded and disrupting power supply.
The Toronto Police have reported closures of key roads such as the Don Valley Parkway and Lakeshore Boulevard, both of which run along Lake Ontario, due to severe flooding.
Downtown Toronto has also been significantly impacted. Union Station, a major transit hub, is dealing with substantial flooding, while Billy Bishop Airport, located on the Toronto Islands, has had to close its pedestrian tunnel due to the rising waters.
In Peel Region, located west of Toronto, authorities have issued warnings about manhole covers being lifted by the heavy rainfall. Police are urging residents to exercise caution while driving. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning, emphasizing the dangers posed by rising water levels in shorelines, rivers, and streams throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for the Greater Toronto Area and much of southern Ontario, as heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to batter the region.
Residents are being advised to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel during this period of severe weather.