The heat wave continues, homes deprived of electricity

The heat wave continues Friday in Quebec and southeastern Ontario, with the mercury expected to reach nearly 31 degrees Celsius in places. Thousands of homes also remained without electricity in the morning following violent storms that occurred the day before.

Around 5:30 a.m. Friday morning, more than 55,000 Hydro-Québec customers were still without power due to the impact of the storms. The Laurentians, Lanaudière and Montérégie remained the most affected regions.

Hydro-Québec reported on its website that “weather conditions may have caused electrical wires to fall in certain areas” and asks people not to touch the wires and to keep their distance, because even on the ground, they can be under tension.

“In the event of fallen wires, call 911 to have the premises secured,” asks the state company.

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In Ontario, Hydro One also indicated that tens of thousands of its customers were without electricity Friday morning.

The heat wave that began Wednesday continued to affect Ontario and Quebec on Friday, but also certain areas of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Environment Canada has issued yellow heat alerts for these regions.

In southern Quebec, the mercury should again exceed 30 degrees Celsius on Friday, with a felt temperature of nearly 40.

Environment Canada reports that temperatures and humidity will drop starting Saturday morning.

Consult Environment Canada’s forecasts