Rainfall warning still in place for Montreal

A rainfall warning is still in place for the Island of Montreal after record-breaking precipitation on Wednesday.

Environment and Climate Change Canada says an additional 15 to 25 mm of rain is expected to fall Thursday morning.

“Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads,” the agency notes. “Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.”

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have brought about 100 mm of rain to southern Quebec in the last 24 hours.

The heavy downpour wreaked havoc on the roads, closing numerous highways, including parts of the Decarie Expressway and Highway 30.

Several people were forced to abandon their vehicles amid the high water levels on the roads.

The previous rainfall record for July 10 was 32.5 mm in 1945; on July 11 it was 40.6 mm in 2009.