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Mayors in Windsor and Tecumseh, Ont., declared a state of emergency for their communities after massive flooding hit the region Thursday.
More than 190 millimetres of rain fell in Tecumseh, while 80.8 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in Windsor between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 5 p.m. Thursday.
Another 70 millimetres is expected to hit the region Thursday evening and into Friday, and a flood warning remains in effect.
"This is beyond the reasonable capacity of the city to handle," Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens said at a news conference Thursday afternoon. "It's beyond the capacity of the residents to handle."
Dilkens said damage to homes and businesses will be overwhelming, and he plans to ask senior levels of government for help.
Heavy rains pound waterlogged Windsor-Essex following record rainfall - Windsor - CBC News