Environment Canada warns of heavy rainfall in southern and eastern Ontario

A person carries an umbrella while walking in Toronto during a downpour of rain on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for a large swath of south and eastern Ontario that includes Toronto, Peterborough and Belleville. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul

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TORONTO - Rainfall warnings are in place today for large swaths of southern and eastern Ontario.

The warnings from Environment Canada stretch from Halton Hills through Toronto and as far east as Kemptville.

It also covers cities like Peterborough and Belleville.

The agency says these areas should expect heavy rainfall throughout the day, with potential accumulations of between 50 and 75 millimetres.

Environment Canada describes the showers moving through the affected regions as slow-moving.

It warns heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

This report by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was first published June 24, 2023.

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