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Thunderstorms batter Toronto, flooding neighborhoods and cutting power to 65,000 people

From Télégraphe · () Arabic

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  • Severe thunderstorms struck the Greater Toronto Area, cutting power to about 65,000 people and causing flooding and extensive property damage.
  • Fallen trees and high-voltage lines complicated repairs, while flooded roads trapped vehicles and disrupted public transport.
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport reported widespread flight delays after federal authorities warned of strong winds, large hail and possible tornadoes west of the city.

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Greater Toronto Area, leaving about 65,000 people without power and flooding neighborhoods across the region.

Rapid-response crews mobilized to assess the damage and restore electricity. The local power company warned that repairs could take longer because the storms brought down numerous trees and high-voltage lines.

Heavy rain also brought traffic to a standstill. Entire streets were submerged, trapping vehicles and severely disrupting public transport.

Toronto Pearson International Airport faced widespread flight delays. Travelers were urged to contact their airlines directly to check the status of their flights.

Canada’s federal weather authority had issued early warnings for powerful winds and large hail, as well as the risk of tornadoes, particularly in areas west of Toronto.

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Originally published by Télégraphe in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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