Hydro‑Québec announced on July 3, 2026 that it is gradually restoring electricity to customers in Montreal who lost service during recent severe storms. The utility said that approximately 20,000 households remain without power as crews continue to work across the city.
The storms that swept through Montreal over the past days caused widespread damage to the electric grid, triggering outages in multiple neighbourhoods. Residents reported loss of lighting, heating and refrigeration, prompting a rapid response from Hydro‑Québec’s emergency teams.
Hydro‑Québec personnel have been dispatched to the most affected areas, focusing on repairing damaged lines and clearing debris that hindered access to substations. The utility emphasized that restoration is being carried out in stages, prioritising areas with the highest concentration of customers and critical facilities. Technicians are working around the clock to bring service back to as many homes as possible.
While the exact timeline for full restoration was not provided, Hydro‑Québec indicated that power is expected to return to a growing number of households throughout the day. The utility also reminded customers to stay cautious around downed wires and to report any remaining outages through its standard channels.
The storm‑related disruptions have underscored the vulnerability of the region’s infrastructure during extreme weather events. Hydro‑Québec’s ongoing efforts aim to fully re‑establish electricity for the 20,000 affected households and restore normalcy to the city’s residents.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and further updates are anticipated as restoration progresses.