Toronto weather: rainfall warning, severe thunderstorm [Video]

A number of people had to be pulled to safety Saturday afternoon as heavy rain quickly flooded parking lots, streets, and highways across the Greater Toronto Area.

The torrential downpour also resulted in leaks at Toronto Pearson International Airport’s two terminals. The airport said the water is under control, and cleanup is ongoing.

While the airport is operational, Pearson said the rain resulted in several flight diversions and ground delays. As of 11:15 p.m., more than 14 per cent of flights scheduled to arrive and depart were cancelled.

“This is having a major impact on passengers. Travellers are encouraged to check with their airlines before leaving for the airport,” Pearson said in a post on social media.

Toronto and much of southern Ontario were under several weather advisories throughout the day, including tornado, severe thunderstorm and rainfall warnings.

The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said some locations saw 100 …