Flooded walkways, subway service reopened after another night of flooding in Toronto
Environment Canada said people can expect even more torrential rains throughout the night with thunderstorms coming in from the west. The agency says rainfall is forecasted to exceed 50 mm in parts of the city.
By Ilya Bañares Staff Reporter, Gilbert Ngabo Staff Reporter
A second bout of heavy rain in Toronto caused chaos for commuters Friday evening after flooding shut down Line 3 subway service, and washed out pedestrian walkways at Union Station.
TTC spokesperson Hayley Waldman said flooding affected Midland Station, causing the closure of the entire Line 3 while cleanup was underway. No other TTC service lines (trains, streetcars and buses) were affected by the storm.
Metrolinx spokesperson Scott Money said that the flooding has now receded at Union Station, and the pedestrian walkways have reopened, and everything is running as normal.
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There was no estimate yet on how much damage the flooding has caused.
Waldman said other TTC stations were slightly affected by an increase of water, including Islington, Kipling, High Park, Union and Queen, however service had not been disrupted.
It’s “service as usual,” she said of those stations. “We’re just trying to clean things up and keep everything flowing.”
The northbound ramp of the Don Valley Pkwy. at Dundas St. E. was also closed due to flooding, but has since reopened.
Environment Canada sent out a warning Friday afternoon to Torontonians to expect flooding in some areas of the city as heavy rain hit the city heading into Friday evening. The alert ended at 10:42 p.m.
At the time, rainfall amounts had already risen to 40 mm in parts of eastern Toronto. The agency said people can expect even more torrential rains throughout the night with thunderstorms coming in from the west.
The agency says rainfall is forecasted to exceed 50 mm in parts of the city.
“Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads,” Environment Canada said. “Heavy rainfall in combination with other weather factors, such as hail, wind and lightning will make outdoor activities unsafe.”
Saturday and Sunday are looking to be sunny and clear, and both have a forecasted high of 26 C. Saturday is projected to have a humidex of 33 C, and some clouds. The same will continue through Monday, with a high of 27 C and yet more sun.
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