GTA faces severe thunderstorm and flooding cleanup
Toronto thunderstorm warnings as heavy rain floods GTA streets and basements See how neighbors helped drain water fast and reduce flooding during the storm
Environment Canada warned of an extremely dangerous thunderstorm across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, with weather alerts in effect as heavy rain moved through the region.
The article describes local flooding near Mt. Pleasant Road and Eglinton Avenue East, where residents worked together to clear debris from rainwater catch basins and help water drain from the street.
Community efforts appeared to help reduce the flooding, with reports that water levels began to drop after neighbors stepped in to assist.