Toronto hit with month's worth of rain in 3 hours | CTV News Toronto at Six for July 16, 2024

From planes, trains to automobiles, no mode of transportation was safe from a major rainfall event that triggered flash flooding; a homeowner expressed frustrations as he waded through waist-high water inside his now flooded basement; and, Toronto's Board of Trade says traffic in the city has reached a tipping point, prompting many to consider moving out to escape the gridlock.
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[@EricN73158]

My Dad passed today, I was going to head over to his place to see him and help him out. He was fine when I called when I was leaving but as I was heading over to his place the water was so much and so dangerous. I called him and told him I can't make it, it was not safe to travel. He said it was fine and that I could come over tomorrow. 3 hours later he was dead. I miss my dad so much, I really regret not seeing him before he passed. :(

[@tatyananarchayeva5234]

So sorry for your loss 🙏

[@yosephyohannnes1191]

God help you in Jesus name Amen be strong ok let the lord give you peace

[@hullaconda9110]

sorry for your loss

[@Princevirk66]

So sorry for your loss bro thats what god wanted

[@RobzdaBlade]

@@Princevirk66 How dare you dude; that's insulting even for a christain.

[@MikeBrown-gz4hh]

It’s unfortunate that Toronto has not learned its lessons about severe rainfall as it relates to the lower part of the don valley, union station and the gardiner… these types of rainfalls are going to be more common as time goes on, so what’s the plan?

[@62Cristoforo]

The plan is to spend millions on rushing mixed cocktail drinks in cans to grocery stores, instead of spending it on provincially owned roads like the DVP and the Gardiner expressway.

[@ak1996able]

More rain tax

[@deesmith6363]

As time goes on? Srsly? Cloudbursts are a normal summertime thing in the GTA. What's NOT normal is spending money on pride parades and street name changes while no maintenance is done on the storm drain system, as in keeping it plug free to begin with.

[@milktobo7418]

Dont worry, all those immigrants and carbon taxes will stop the normal rainfall!

[@MojoRisingTV]

wtf are you talking about, disgruntled with no other outlet clearly. Lol.

[@violetsparkles5453]

Take your meds grandpa you’re being racist again

[@thepoetthatwasi1722]

Don't cry, Sappy.

[@palestinelucas]

All those million dollar homes look really nice in rain

[@adammckenzie6074]

What does the price of a home have to do with any of it? Should people not buy nice houses cause the chance of floods?

[@pullingweeds]

Similar happened just over 10 years ago.

[@Carkebe]

Absolutely! I live in Niagara and remember the flood back in 2014 when we visited Toronto. Water snakes and all. I remember being underground in the PATH and flooding forcing us up into the Eaton Centre. It was an unimaginable amount of rainwater. It was right in the middle of July; too!

[@sharonbeckerle8735]

I remember that too and you would think the city prepared for it According to the history, I heard that there was $1 billion in damage done to the city

[@bonbonvegabon]

Yep. I walked home from work here in Toronto with water up to my knees

[@TheOnlyOvermind]

Now there's a new Flood tax ontop of carbon tax and rain tax hahaha

[@nidhavellir]

Zzzzz...

[@jimcovell1067]

Move along

[@beakamon]

​@@jimcovell1067neve

[@DavidHalverson]

This is what happens when citizens vote into parliament a conservative government.

[@thepoetthatwasi1722]

Idiot. Hahaha . . .

[@Bkay2240]

If people paid their rain water taxes and co2 taxes this would of never happend.

[@znk0r]

what the hell is wrong with you people?

[@RobzdaBlade]

@@znk0r if it's cloudy you can forced condensation in them. So I ain't listening to crap man, so sick of the lies.

[@znk0r]

@RobzdaBlade what is this nonsense ? "Force condensation in to them" you mean make it rain even more? Do you have any idea of the area storm front covers?

[@RobzdaBlade]

@@znk0r lmao I forget the terms, but there's actually a way to cloud seed? It won't work on a clear day, you need moisture in the air. And yes I do, bruh just because I can't explain and use the right words doesn't mean I ignored those classes. :/ Edit: I'm upset because nobody has a straight story for the other big story the other day. I apologize for the vagueness

[@znk0r]

@RobzdaBlade you can in theory seed clouds but not for such big systems, and it's minimal effect. But if it was possible on this scale you do realize the rain has to fall somewhere as the system is moving, for hours.... so you are suggesting flooding somewhere upstream of GTA ? In the US ?

[@oldskool1979]

Total neglect.. too much taxpayers money wasted on PRIDE type things instead of flood proofing the city....

[@chelseagirl278]

and changing names of places where NO ONE wants it changed!

[@craigmunro2008]

I guess the carbon tax isn’t high enough… must tax more to stop the rain fall 😂

[@iamcyberpunk68]

Do not give them any more ideas dude

[@robduck4812]

Just saw this after I posted almost the same thing. 😆 🤣

[@RH-km2du]

We overpaid last year after all the drought and forest fires and this is the result

[@carlagraucatala]

Thanks for the update!

[@Nikomanco]

Despite the economic recession, I no longer depend on Government Grants since I acquire $86,400 weekly profits?

[@mmnyilmaz]

It's all thanks to Abigail Johnson

[@Tesora13]

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[@OptimumEshop]

Wow I know Olimm Abigail Johnson Her platform maintains a unique perspective and is very transparent with their investors. Regardless of whether or not she outperforms. I will forever stay invested!

[@mayk06]

The very first time we tried, we invested $1000 and after a week, we received $4500. That really helped us a lot to pay up our bills.

[@unsafe_at_any_speed]

Still didnt wash the stink away

[@shrubble_trouble1953]

Took a nap on subway line 2 this morning while on my way to my band. Woke up to find out that I was caught in the power failure from kipling and jane station. My trip back was even worse because there weren’t any northbound trains from st george… spent more than 2 hours going home 😭

[@gr84all]

That wasn't rain, it was Liberal tears.

[@rtimmins7212]

I am blaming the flood on COVID

[@NicholaiHat]

This is true I was there. Good vacation

[@PaulHAMCO]

Did you go snorkeling? 😂

[@robduck4812]

Carbon tax is working. We need to pay more. FJT

[@scootermann83]

Illegal use of Canada Post equipment at 2:50 🤠

[@Courtney-lx1gr]

Chow are you ok?

[@FlimbsBikesAndHockey]

Yeah I'm good

[@oama2009]

God is about to bless you. 1 year worth of blessings will come your way in 3 days !

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

hope folks are okay

[@raymondcrisostomo9778]

This mayor looks she's ready to sleep why do we have people who have no vision like why in a sudden rainfall it just flood the city. They should look into how Japan built the world's largest underground flood water diversion facility, built to mitigate overflowing of the city's major waterways and rivers during rain and typhoon seasons. They should be planning this ahead of time because the weather has changed.

[@overthecounterbeanie]

Why does Chow look/speak like she's high?

[@gulfy09]

She's lost don't know what is happening. They spent 800 million dollars on Union station

[@DavidHalverson]

High on drugs? Mayor Olivia Chow, she's frazzled and exasperated over the inability of her council in helping the city of toronto come out of a disaster caused by torrential tropical rainfall received today.

[@angelinashen7813]

Cuzco she's so woke

[@Dylan_thebrand_slayer_Mulveiny]

"REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, Climate change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@monicabrady8197]

Very very Sad indeed like all over the world having problems we need to pray

[@goodmorning1537]

Climate change impossible to stop....I think we have to expect more and more in the future

[@Dylan_thebrand_slayer_Mulveiny]

Idiot

[@WinstonSmith-yw8ou]

🤡

[@debrajames-robichaud3535]

And now insurance rates across the country will go thru the roof!

[@pauloantunes8372]

I was told carbon taxes we’re going to stop these things. I feel like I’m being lied to.

[@djgillatine2745]

Looks like the Trudeau Carbon tax is working.

[@Forbizz]

I'm not sure if you're being serious but severe weather is directly related to carbon emissions. It's not like more air pollution would make this better.

[@djgillatine2745]

@@Forbizz what's your proof that weather is a result of carbon emissions?

[@PaulineThorpe-nj1df]

was this supposed to be a dry hot summer?

[@AberdeenRedpath]

I guess according to the LCBO but not mother nature. The strikers all went home. They no like being rained on

[@valf.4589]

Don't worry folks, the carbon tax will save us. Afterall, all weather issues are caused by global warming including me missing my dental appointment, my A/C not working, the leak in my roof, my car getting a flat tire, etc. LOL

[@goodeye6373]

Strange that the Yukon is on fire and so many fires in Northern BC, Yukon, Part of Alberta, NorthWest Territories. Even Alaska. Not a lot of coverage.

[@edbernie9675]

of course, these areas are inhabited by grunts of the right-wing persuasion!

[@Yourbetterthanme]

stupid how toronto has a quota of 200+ days of rain each year, why am i paying so much to live in a co untry that has 9 months of winter and a shit ton of rain

[@Kdsburner735]

Trudeau that’s why

[@whatdoyouwantfromme1029]

You are always free to leave 👍

[@Forbizz]

@@Kdsburner735 lol you're blaming Trudeau for the rain? You guys are insane

[@PonkyKong]

​@@whatdoyouwantfromme1029 to go where? Globalist have ruined the whole world.

[@themodsify]

​@@ForbizzI'm pretty sure he was blaming Trudeau for the high prices due to money printing and a bloated government overspending. 😂 did you ride the short bus to school?

[@T4-Gaming]

Todays in on Indian news channel

[@tomcotter8138]

I paid the tax’s ? Why ? Justin ? Why

[@richardlee5412]

???

[@KieranHunter]

What a weird comment.

[@Blue2x2x]

Justin Trudeau doesn't have any responsibility towards province's infrastructure. That's Doug Ford's job as the Premier of Ontario, go ask him.

[@TommyT777]

He means the Carbon Tax morons. It’s supposed to fix the climate and STOP CLIMATE CHANGE. It didn’t.

[@lakeshore7683]

blud thinks Trudeau controls the weather 💀

[@edralphy]

Sorry for everyone. However better wet than on fire without and drinking water at all.

[@mikewood4242]

Trudeau should resign immediately

[@DavidHalverson]

PC leader Doug Ford #FordNation needs to voluntarily resign as Premier for lack of his ability to deal with homelessness, flooding, health and dental care.

[@bloodymeadows]

That wasn't rain it's Liberal tears!

[@Unknown-us3ii]

That was weak... If we could have this a few times a month it would be great. Also, to have a power outage due to rain, this is not a first world country XD

[@quonslecn7755]

But I paid the Carbon Tax!

[@ang3l0p3r3z]

Most home insurance covers "Act of God" insurance. These people shouldn't be blaming the government but themselves for being ignorant to the fact on where, and if their homes would be affected by such events caused by no direct human action but then again its easier to find a scapegoat than to really think in depth/ have foresight on things that will affect them.

[@Mun_Sol]

Another day another victory Royal, L's in the chat for Toronto

[@TBA-zv9qt]

Crumbling infrastructures 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pratibhatripathi5538]

Thank-you for information 👌 👍

[@danrichardson8352]

i think when you got a woke mayor that wants to spend millions on changing the name of Dundas st.and you all voted for her

[@crazymotoman]

This is strange to me ..I live not even an hour out of the city and we got almost no rain at all …

[@Anonymous_Whisper]

Fear fear fear

[@FawkesUniverse]

congestion crisis caused by pushing cars first and fuck everything else! Our transit could be good but we have idiots in charge that don't actually use the transit system!

[@edbernie9675]

Chow, doesn't even respond to email. her and her staff are useless.

[@tiyailaC]

Christ Jesus is coming back soon folks. May we all repent and live for him before its to late ⏳️ ✝️

[@SharonDeriet-qb6ex]

IS THE CITY HAVING A MEETING ??? WHAT HAPPENED THE LAST TIME AFTER THE MEETING ????

[@Mun_Sol]

1:22 Canada's Smartest person

[@Mun_Sol]

1:33 the second smartest Canadian

[@Mun_Sol]

1:48 they really found the illusive third smartest man in Canada

[@williamterrymasters1934]

Who said in my head by a Spirit of mind I can stop the world for you Terry?

[@466rudy6]

Would locking manhole covers prevent the water from coming up from them?

[@charliegruchy530]

Nope,

[@jhonjhonson8677]

Ah there apartments are worth over a million surley there insured

[@bobcabatbat658]

insurance doesnt cover the damage for this?

[@pittsky]

Liberal tears, not rain.

[@ccheg3949]

You said it!!👍

[@marley9904]

You think, you going to do a better job? Who else do you blame if it rains.

[@michaelsapienza8749]

@@marley9904 They're not blaming anyone for the rain... Clearly referred to it as "liberal tears". Why you twisting the narrative?

[@voidgivenfocus]

Most intellectual conservative "joke"

[@bonbonvegabon]

@@voidgivenfocus They are the joke

[@jacknorrie5707]

this is your main stream meadia recomending 15 min cities lol . get it yet :)

[@TBA-zv9qt]

And new 5 million Indians and Pakistanis in one years

[@Dav3]

Its almost like water flows downward with gravity? Imagine building a mansion or something important at a low point and being surprised when water accumulates there. Things like this range in occurrence in many diff places in intervals of like 5-20 years, even 100.....if something crazy is going to happen every so often why on earth would you invest in that type of risk? At least its not as bad as New Orleans or some euro countries

[@skwisgarskwigelf7191]

Meanwhile it’s hot as hell here in Alberta 🥵

[@TurningoffyourGaslights]

Nonsense. This sort of rain happens frequently and has been doing so for hundreds..if not thousands of years. Natural weather patterns. . But no wories, Cith Hall is on this. Once they get important urgent matters like race hustling and Younge-Dundas Sq out of the way first.

[@xChimkin]

come live in the southwestern mountains where its safe

[@Butterfly-rd4je]

Lots of the west area lost power. Fire 🔥 near weston n eglinton crazy 😮😮😮😮

[@gb4524]

Sensory G ay experience 😅

[@zaizoesclashing7103]

Good thing for the carbon tax

[@gulfy09]

Flooding is 1 thing but hydro should be a priority why is it failing .. did the roof collapse on the science center city hall had leaky roofs Union station just spent 800 million dollars and it to flooded 😮😮😮😮

[@Butterfly-rd4je]

Going up 😮😮😮

[@williamterrymasters1934]

Why was the voice a Spirit in my head of mind a man not One in the flesh?

[@LizzyAlexis]

Were Via Rail trains still running at Union Station?

[@gulfy09]

They spent 800 million dollars and it was a flood

[@user-ku2pn4ym9k]

Isthis real news or fake

[@datstarfish8540]

i mean u literally see it happening and its on a channel with a quarter million subscribers are you really too stupid to figure that out urself

[@fartingdog20]

Weather modification in action

[@gooddognigel9992]

A word of caution: rain has no benefits

[@ccheg3949]

Can't be claiming "forest fires," NOW!!

[@tomato-v8x]

Who’s gonna tell this guy it ain’t raining everywhere in Canada

[@johnwoods1161]

​@@tomato-v8xit's okay, let him be ignorant. It suits him 😂

[@poot-poot]

Moron.

[@InspectahPatio]

Never thought I'd be this guy because until this year I made fun of people who were skeptical of aeroplane contrails. Turns out it is kind of like all the other things we are programmed to make fun of, the things that are actually incredibly prevalent in our every day life. Pick the top 3 things you would shut people down on if they bring it up in conversation, and then evaluate how you would respond to an equivalent question. In my experience I was humbled to realize that the only things I knew were the things I was told.

[@aleksbustinski2021]

u pey da rain tak

[@Mun_Sol]

2:16 It wasn't that bad guys he didnt even see any water

[@Butterfly-rd4je]

Black creek n weston n eglinton area always flooding area they near fix this issue its sad. It's so true😮

[@bjsimon802]

not climate change, where is the carbon tax working

[@Mun_Sol]

1:38 in fact that is what she said

[@62Cristoforo]

Say hello to global warming, Toronto

[@curtanderson7978]

Good, now you've got something real to ponder other than virtue signaling street name changes and handouts to tenters !! keep raising those Taxes lol

[@Rick-hj6bx]

tough shit ... you loose.

[@nidhavellir]

Poilievre will blame the mayor of Vancouver for this. Or our foreign policy. Or Weston. Genius as always.

[@chelseagirl278]

Justin?

[@williamterrymasters1934]

How does One man know there is a GOD a Spirit by Christ in the flesh of mind?

[@Jasonsteel334]

Keep playing with the clouds evil

[@jeffmcmillan2813]

So how is the don spill out work again....only 35 million?

[@knowpassword]

Enough

[@mikesmacedo]

Nathan Downer is a clown.

[@knowpassword]

Not again..

[@yamaweweeda301]

Dvp lol under water or full of cars

[@tymurphyofficial]

Dang global warming!! Can we PLEASE get a rain tax to fight global drizzling!?

[@ThekingYoungG]

Isn't he the guy who Mike Tyson shit on ?

[@williamterrymasters1934]

You and I don’t have power and control of GOD a Spirit and the god of this world

[@mikesmacedo]

2:15 lmao

[@LemonBrisk]

First time?? 😂😂😂

[@MrChancebandit]

Voting liberal did this

[@DaughterofJesustheChrist]

Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Believe Jesus died for your sins. For God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Jesus is coming soon.

[@rickthomas6606]

1 word == tesla

[@DragoEpyon]

So the centre of the universe is getting a bit of rain? National news.

[@willkorslick8126]

Who cares

[@georgeoy932]

The homeless… seen a couple tents floating down my street