In a recent event, almost 10,000 customers experienced power outages in the province due to strong winds. This disruption occurred from Sunday night into Monday morning, impacting various regions.
Power Outages Across Hydro-Québec Regions
According to Hydro-Québec, the outages reached a peak number of approximately 9,926 homes without electricity at around 2 AM. The areas most affected included:
- Outaouais: Over 3,100 homes lost power.
- Montérégie: More than 2,650 families were impacted.
- Mauricie: Approximately 1,900 households faced outages.
- Estrie: More than 1,000 homes remained without power.
- Montreal: Over 800 families were similarly affected.
Several other regions, including the Laurentians, Lanaudière, Laval, and Centre-du-Québec, also reported outages, affecting numerous households.
Response Efforts by Hydro-Québec
Hydro-Québec crews were actively working to restore power and reconnect families left in the dark. Despite the challenging weather conditions, efforts were underway to resolve the outages as quickly as possible.
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay safe and be patient as repair work continues. Hydro-Québec will provide updates on the situation as more information becomes available.
