Toronto under special weather statement as heavy rain hits the region

Toronto could see up to 50 millimetres of rainfall on Monday and thunderstorms could be on the way this afternoon. A special weather statement has now been issued for the city, with Environment Canada warning of between 30 and 50 millimetres of rainfall by this evening. “Some areas have received up to 25 mm with this mornings rainfall,” the national weather agency said in its advisory. “Another round of showers and embedded thunderstorms is expected this afternoon. Additional local rainfall amounts of 20 to 30 mm are possible, especially for areas that receive thunderstorms.” Environment Canada said rainfall warnings “may be required” as the day progresses. “Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas,” the advisory read. Commuters may see slick, and in some cases, flooded roadways amid the heavy rainfall. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos:    / cp24torontobreakingnews   Connect with CP24: For the latest news: https://www.cp24.com/ For the latest videos: https://www.cp24.com/video CP24 Live and Interactive: https://www.cp24.com/now CP24 on Twitter:   / cp24   CP24 on TikTok:   / cp24breakingnews   CP24 Breakfast on Twitter:   / cp24breakfast   --- CP24 is Toronto's #1 source for breaking news. #CP24 #torontonews #canadiannews