In Photos: Heavy Rain Leads to Submerged Vehicles, Power Outages in Toronto

A tow truck operator responds to submerged vehicles at an underpass at Parkside Drive and Lake Shore Blvd., after heavy rain caused flooding, in Toronto on July 16, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Christopher Katsarov)

Heavy rain in the Toronto area on July 16 left more than 100,000 households without power, and major road closures with some cars submerged in water.

The Don River overflows causing flooding surrounding on roads following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey)

Cars are partially submerged in flood waters in the Don Valley following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey)

Traffic backs up on the Don Valley Parkway due to flooding following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey)

Drivers are stranded due to flood waters blocking the Don Valley Parkway following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey)

Drivers stranded due to flood waters blocking the Don Valley Parkway are rescued by fire crews following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey)

Lake Shore Blvd. West sits flooded following heavy rain in Toronto on July 16, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Jordan Omstead)

Union Station’s York Concourse is pictured during a flood following heavy rain in Toronto, on July 16 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey)

The Canadian Press contributed to this report.