Regina streets flooded after Sask. thunderstorm

Regina residents had a busy commute Friday morning as overnight thunderstorms brought heavy rain and caused localized flooding in parts of the city.

Regina residents had a busy commute Friday morning as thunderstorms overnight brought heavy rain and localized flooding to parts of the city.

Overpasses across the city were flooded, with City of Regina crews working on drainage.

According to a Facebook post from the City of Regina, the Albert Street and Broad Street underpasses were both flooded with drivers advised to take alternative routes.

Although Ring Road at Broad Street was flooded throughout the night, it has since been cleared.

Delays have been reported across the city, including on Ring Road where water slowly drains away.

(20) Jeff Hamon Photo on Twitter: “Worst. Sask Storm. Ever. So many #yqr MAIN streets flooded out by torrential rain and here in Uplands …#skstorm 🤦🏼‍♂️🏝️ https://t.co/aJAvVHcxhI” / Twitter

A tweet from the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan said vehicles that were driven into the flood waters are now being towed out.

The City of Regina advised drivers to avoid any flooded roads, as water depths and what lies underneath can be unpredictable.