Thunderstorms rolled through Toronto Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and causing flooding on the Don Valley Parkway (DVP), Lake Shore Boulevard and some downtown subway stations.
Toronto police said some parts of the DVP and Lake Shore Boulevard were completely underwater due to a sudden torrential downpour around 2 p.m. A number of lanes on the two major roads were briefly closed as a result. They have since reopened after the floodwater receded.
“Today’s rainfall has caused ponding on some roads, including the DVP & Lake Shore Blvd. City crews are working hard to keep traffic moving,” the city said in a post on X. “Never drive through flooding or ponding. Use extra caution and allow additional time to reach your destination.”
Meanwhile, due to flooding, trains were not stopping at St. Patrick and Osgoode stations. Regular subway service resumed at the two stations shortly before 5 p.m.
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