Toronto under special weather statement for possible heavy rainfall
Environment Canada has issued special weather statements and rainfall warnings for Toronto and surrounding regions due to expected heavy storms. Residents are cautioned about potential flooding and reduced visibility as rainfall totals could reach up to 80 millimeters.
Why it matters
Severe weather events pose immediate risks to public safety and infrastructure in densely populated urban areas.
A special weather statement has been issued for Toronto and the GTA while rainfall warnings are in effect for Cottage Country.
Environment Canada says the rainfall is expected to start late Saturday and carry on into Sunday.
“Showers and thunderstorms will repeatedly move through the region. Localized heavy rainfall is possible for areas that receive multiple thunderstorms,” read the statement, adding some areas could receive as much as 50 millimetres of rainfall.
“Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.”
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