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Thunderstorms sweep across southern Ontario

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Severe thunderstorms swept across southern Ontario, specifically affecting the Toronto area, where they caused both flooding and power outages. No specific numbers or statistics are mentioned regarding the extent of the damage or number of affected residents. The article reports on the occurrence of severe storms in Ontario without providing further context or analysis.

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Thunderstorms swept across southern Ontario, bringing severe weather to the Toronto area. The storms caused flooding and left many residents without power, as electricity outages were reported. Severe storms cut across Ontario, causing disruption and damage, but the article does not provide more specific information on the extent of the flooding or power outages.

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