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Tens of thousands without electricity in Quebec after freezing rain warning

CTV Montreal03.31.2025
Tens of thousands without electricity in Quebec after freezing rain warning
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TL;DR
Tens of thousands of residents in Quebec experienced power outages due to severe weather conditions, including freezing rain and high winds. Hydro-Québec reported that over 50,000 customers were affected, primarily in regions like Montérégie and Laval. The weather led to hazardous driving conditions, prompting warnings from authorities to avoid unnecessary travel. The company is working diligently to restore power while the freezing conditions are expected to persist, affecting more areas.

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