Vents et orages violents : près de 75 000 foyers privés d’électricité
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Violent storms and strong winds caused significant power outages across Quebec, leaving tens of thousands of homes without electricity. The Outaouais region was particularly hard hit. Hydro-Québec has mobilized many teams to restore power, with efforts ongoing. The severe weather also led to the cancellation of some events, like a cycling tour in Montreal. Residents should stay informed about power restoration efforts and continued weather warnings for certain areas.
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Jargon, Translated
- Hydro-Québec
- This is the name of the public utility company responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity in Quebec, Canada.
- Outaouais
- This refers to a specific administrative region of Quebec, located on the north side of the Ottawa River, across from Ottawa, Ontario.
- Laurentides
- This is another administrative region in Quebec, known for its mountains and lakes, north of Montreal.
- Montérégie
- This is an administrative region in southwestern Quebec, southeast of Montreal.
- Info-pannes
- This is likely a specific service or website provided by Hydro-Québec where customers can get information about power outages.
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- Violent storms, rain, and gusts caused power outages in Quebec.Reported by: Radio-Canada, La Presse, TVA Nouvelles, Le Devoir
- Outaouais region was significantly affected by power outages.Reported by: Radio-Canada, Le Devoir
- Hydro-Québec teams are working to restore power.Reported by: Radio-Canada, Le Devoir
- As of Saturday afternoon, over 22,000 homes in Quebec were still without power.Reported by: Radio-Canada
- As of Saturday afternoon, over 27,000 homes in Quebec were still without power.Reported by: Le Devoir
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- The popular cycling event 'Tour la nuit' in Montreal was canceled due to the storms.Source: Radio-Canada
- Gusts reached up to 90 km/h in some areas.Source: Le Devoir
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