Drivers managed to turn their vehicles around, she said, but were stuck in a backlog of cars to exit the highway. — Toronto Hydro (@TorontoHydro) July 9, 2020 These outages are mostly related to downed power lines and Toronto Hydro is reminding people to stay at least 10 metres away from any downed wires. If another asset failed, we wouldn’t have any contingency left.”There is significant flooding at two of its transmission stations, and that is putting the entire grid under extreme pressure. (Deborah Baic / The Globe and Mail)GO Train passengers wait for TTC busses to transport them to Oriole GO Station after their train was stuck on the flooded tracks during a major rainstorm in downtown Toronto. Here’s a “by the numbers” look at the 2013 Toronto summer storm: 35,000 – Number of customers who remained without power early Tuesday, according to Toronto Hydro. Staff will respond to reports of localized flooding as required.”Stranded passengers are rescued from a flooded GO Train in Toronto, late Monday, July 8, 2013.
“We just have enough power to get through.”Anthony Haines, CEO of Toronto Hydro, said the power grid is operating beyond its capacity and asked for people to limit power use – especially Tuesday afternoon. July … Massive rain storm hits Toronto causing flooding and power outages. Non-subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)A woman checks her car in flood water on Lakeshore West during a storm in Toronto on Monday, July 8, 2013. According to Environment Canada, there is a slow moving cluster of thunderstorms with “very heavy downpours capable of producing localized flash flooding” hitting the Greater Toronto area. Visit our © 2020 National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. That includes $3.1 billion over 10 years on improving wastewater and storm water collection systems, according to a news release issued on Tuesday.The city reminds residents that every home should have the basic supplies for dealing with an emergency:Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. Some information in it may no longer be current.One year after an extreme summer rain storm flooded roads, railways and basements across Toronto, the city government marked the event with a reminder to be prepared.Since the July 8, 2013 storm the city has increased its spending on programs meant to compensate for extreme weather. “We don’t anticipate further cuts, but all of our fingers are crossed here. Meanwhile, a rescue operation was underway late in the evening at the site of a stranded Go Transit train that got stuck on flooded tracks near Bayview Ave. and Pottery Rd. Toronto Weather History for July 1, 2013 Show weather for: Scroll right to see more Conditions Comfort Time Temp Weather Wind Humidity Barometer Visibility 12:00 am Mon, Jul 1 66 F Passing clouds. Toronto Police Marine Unit at side of GOTrain partly submerged in flood waters. If you don't see it please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posted Newsletter will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. The line of thunderstorms has already passed over the Mississauga and Brampton regions, and is slowly moving eastward. There is a car in there. “The statistical odds of it hitting Toronto are very small. That means:Comments that violate our community guidelines will be removed.© Copyright 2020 The Globe and Mail Inc. All rights reserved. At 10 p.m. approximately 50,000 customers were still without power. “Saw a mercedes300 FULLY submerged in a storm ditch in the side of the road by Pearson Airport,” one user tweeted. Listen and subscribe to get a weekly update with the newsmakers who matter. The Canadian Press photo No problem 365 Bloor St East, Toronto, ON, M4W3L4, www.postmedia.comUnauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. (Philip Cheung / For The Globe and MailA GO Train full of passengers is stuck on the flooded tracks during a major rainstorm in downtown Toronto.
Total rainfall surpassed 90 millimetres in some areas, the agency said, easily beating the previous one-day rainfall record of 29.2 mm, set in 2008. “Please exercise caution, report flooding and avoid flooded areas.