Thousands of people affected across the Greater Toronto Area
Powerful thunderstorms hit Toronto and parts of southern Ontario on September 3, according to BBC News. The storms brought torrential rain, large hail, and damaging winds to the region.
BBC News reported the storms caused flooding, downed trees, and widespread power outages across the Greater Toronto Area. Thousands of people were affected by the disruption.
Videos from across the region showed streets overwhelmed by rain and hailstones falling heavily in a matter of minutes.