Power Outage in Montreal: Updates, Causes, and Restoration Progress

2023-07-06 22:14:01

At the time of this writing, only 16 000 clients are still without electricity in Montreal. These breakdowns were caused by an “equipment failure”, it is said. According to the state-owned company, the blackouts occurred following a tripping of a protection mechanism on one of the high-voltage transmission lines.

The Montérégie was also affected by the blackouts. Around 4 p.m., 17,465 customers in the region were without power. The situation has also since improved.

The tripping of a protection mechanism on one of our high voltage transmission lines is currently causing #breakdowns in the west of the island @MTL_Ville. The sectors most affected are @CDN_NDG, @ArrSaintLaurent, @CoteSaintLuc, @hampsteadqc, @kirkland_de, @SP_VMR,…

— Hydro-Québec (@hydroquebec) July 6, 2023

Reached by Noovo Info, the spokesperson for Hydro-Québec, Francis Labbé, mentioned that the outages were more located between the island of Laval and the west of the island of Montreal.

Hydro-Quebec subsequently indicated via Twitter that “the voltage recovery on the affected high-voltage line is in progress”.

“We will soon be able to begin restoring service in the affected neighborhoods. The majority of affected customers should be back in service by late followingnoon or early evening. The analysis is continuing to find out the exact cause of the trigger,” the state-owned company announced.

Voltage recovery on the affected high-voltage line is in progress. We will soon be able to begin restoring service in the affected neighborhoods. The majority of affected customers should have regained service by late followingnoon or early evening.…

— Hydro-Québec (@hydroquebec) July 6, 2023

“It might go quite quickly once we can start all that,” added Mr. Labbé.

This outage comes as Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for several regions of Quebec, including Greater Montreal. According to meteorologists, the heat will persist on Thursday with “humidex values ​​near 40 degrees Celsius”.

“Reduce your heat risks. Organize your outdoor activities during the cooler hours of the day.

Due to this major outage, the Montréal–Trudeau airport is also affected.

Some activities at Montréal–Trudeau airport are disrupted due to a #breakdown major electrical. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/YoI1pzEsoD

— YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (@yulaeroport) July 6, 2023

With information from The Canadian Press

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