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Drivers are being advised to expect delays as heavy rain caused flash flooding on the Don Valley Parkway, Lake Shore Boulevard and some downtown subway stations.

Toronto is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch, and Environment Canada said the city could see torrential downpours with 50 millimetres falling within the hour. Strong winds gusting up to 90 km/h are also in the forecast.

In a post on X, Toronto police say the Don Valley Parkway near Bloor Viaduct is flooded with one lane completely underwater.

The roadway on Lake Shore Boulevard near Ontario Drive was also flooded with at least one lane submerged. The water has since receded and the road has fully reopened, police said.

Cars drive on the Don Valley Parkway during a rainy afternoon on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Meanwhile, due to flooding, trains are not stopping at St. Patrick and Osgoode stations on Line 1.

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