Thousands of Quebecers were without power this morning after powerful storms swept through the province.
As of 9 a.m., Hydro-Québec reported there were more than 23,300 customers without power, with most located in Montreal and the surrounding Montérégie and Lanaudière regions.
The number represents an improvement from the peak of the thunderstorms, when tens of thousands of Quebecers were in the dark.
Hydro-Québec tweeted Tuesday evening to say its crews were on the ground working to restore power.
Montreal’s West Island was particularly hard hit Tuesday evening.
High winds knocked down several trees and large branches in Pointe-Claire.
Officials say public security, public work crews and the volunteer rescue unit have secured areas where trees and branches that fell on public thoroughfares and streets posed a safety risk.
More than 30 trees needed to be secured, according to the city.
One such area is Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore Road which is closed to traffic between Sunnyside and Water’s Edge because of a tree that fell across the road.
The city says that because of the presence of electric wires, Hydro-Québec has been called in to remove the tree. The work could last until Friday evening.
Residents can report trees that have fallen on public property by contacting the city at 514-630-1234 but warns that residents must contact a private contractor for interventions on private property.
Much of the province has been experiencing a heat wave in the past few days, with temperatures soaring into the 30s.
Environment Canada removed its heat warnings Tuesday night, and is predicting more seasonal temperatures in the days to come.
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