Summer is clearly fading away, and the official start of fall is just around the corner.

Some streets in Vancouver briefly turned into ponds and rivers within minutes of the start of a sudden, tropical-like heavy downpour on Monday afternoon.

Social media lit up with photos and videos of water pooling on streets and overflowing onto sidewalks just after 4 pm.

Drains were quickly overwhelmed at a number of locations, including at the intersection of Homer Street and Nelson Street, where a fast-flowing current formed from downhill flows.

But the storm passed through quickly and did not last long.

However, according to Environment Canada’s forecast, the likelihood of further precipitation, as well as the risk of thunderstorms, remains high through 9 pm.

Expect a chance of showers on Tuesday and a mix of sun and cloud on Wednesday, with temperature peaks of 20°C and 22°C, respectively. But for the rest of the week, the outlook is currently wet, with temperatures reaching no greater than the high teens.

In case anyone hasn’t noticed – it’s raining pretty hard in #Vancouver right now. pic.twitter.com/GqJdSM4Hbd — Robert Johnston (@tangram_design) September 9, 2019

The entire street is a river down here pic.twitter.com/32ElMUdujw — Nick Routley (@Phanyxx) September 9, 2019

Manhole covers overflowing pic.twitter.com/DdtOuWWwD6 — Nick Routley (@Phanyxx) September 9, 2019

I haven’t seen rain like this in #Vancouver in a very long time. #Raincouver pic.twitter.com/TRATFzpSHb — Karm Sumal (@KarmSumal) September 9, 2019

Epic rain in Vancouver, the street corners are turned into lakes! pic.twitter.com/lDhnGawBU9 — Treena Wood (@TreenaWood) September 9, 2019

Epic rain in Vancouver, the street corners are turned into lakes! pic.twitter.com/lDhnGawBU9 — Treena Wood (@TreenaWood) September 9, 2019