City officials are urging people to avoid creeks, rivers and low-lying areas in Mississauga as heavy rain could cause flooding in certain areas throughout the day and night on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected in Mississauga and other parts of the Greater Toronto Area, creating the possibility of flooding near roads and bridges, the City of Mississauga said in an online statement Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
\u201cStorms may develop this morning and continue into the afternoon, with the greatest impacts expected later in the day,\u201d city officials said.<\/p>\n
During such weather, the city advises residents and others to:<\/p>\n
Avoid rivers, creeks and low-lying areas.
\nWatch for flooding near roads and bridges.
\nNever drive through pooled or flooded water, and slow down and leave space while driving.
\nClear storm drains near your home.
\nSecure loose outdoor items.
\nHave an emergency kit ready.<\/p>\n
To report any concerns\/issues such as flooded areas or other potentially dangerous situations, residents are urged to call the city\u2019s information\/reporting line at 311.<\/p>\n
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Environment Canada) is calling for showers, strong wind gusts and a risk of thunderstorms<\/a> across the Greater Toronto Area and southern Ontario on Tuesday.<\/p>\n The weather agency added the risk of thunderstorms is especially high in the afternoon, and a southwest wind of around 30 km\/h could gust up to 50 km\/h.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Did a tornado actually hit part of the Greater Toronto Area?<\/a><\/p>\n