Nearly 11k Hydro-Québec clients without power
Storm leaves 90,000 people in the dark at peak
CBC News
Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:55 AM ET
Last Updated: Sep 9, 2012 2:11 PM ET
Thunderstorms were the source of a mass power outage in Quebec on Saturday. (CBC)
Thunderstorms and high winds caused many power outages in the south of Quebec. Hydro-Québec said the damages were mostly caused by lightning and fallen branches.
More than 90,000 people were left in the dark at the storm's peak.
According to Hydro-Québec, service has been re-established for more than 79,000 clients.
As of 7 a.m. Sunday, the company reports that nearly 11,000 remain without power.
Hydro-Québec says Central Quebec, the Estrie and the Montérégie regions will progressively gain power again.
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