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Which major road in Toronto had sections advised to be avoided due to flooding?
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Lakeshore Boulevard near Ontario Place was advised to be avoided due to flooding.
What environmental condition caused manhole covers to lift in the Peel Region?
Heavy rain caused manhole covers to lift in the Peel Region.
What was the situation at Union Station during the Toronto flooding?
Commuters were turned away because Union Station was closed due to a power outage.
What advice did Peel Region police give to drivers during the flooding?
Police urged caution when driving during the flooding.
How much rain was forecasted by Environment Canada during the Toronto flooding event?
Up to 125 mm of rain was forecasted by Environment Canada.
What infrastructure other than transportation was impacted due to the flooding?
Power outages affecting over 165,000 people were a significant impact on the infrastructure.
What measures are being taken in response to climate change regarding water rescues in Toronto?
Increased training, deployment of different types of rescue boats, and improving mitigating actions.
What was one major impact on Toronto's transportation due to the severe flooding?
Parts of the subway system were shut down, and major highways were closed.
What specific warning was issued regarding Lakeshore Boulevard?
Warnings were issued to avoid Lakeshore Boulevard near Ontario Place due to flooding.
What kind of delays and modifications occurred in GO service during the flood?
Power was restored but there were delays and modifications, with 30-40 minute delays in Milton, though all other corridors were open.
What was the rainfall recorded at Toronto Pearson Airport within 3.5 hours during the flood?
Toronto Pearson Airport recorded 97.41 mm of rain in 3.5 hours.
Which GO stations were flooded and later reopened on the Lakeshore West line?
Long Branch GO and Exhibition GO stations were flooded and later reopened.
How many people were without power during the Toronto flooding?
Over 165,000 people were without power.
How many people were rescued by Toronto Fire Services from inside vehicles on the Don Valley Parkway?
14 people were rescued by Toronto Fire Services from inside vehicles on the Don Valley Parkway.
What future climate trend regarding severe rainstorms is expected in Toronto?
There is an expectation of doubling severe rainstorm days in the next 15 years.
How did Toronto Fire Services assist individuals during the flooding?
Toronto Fire Services rescued 14 people from the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) and conducted a high number of flooding-related rescues, including elevator rescues.
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