Hydro-Québec started restoring electricity to customers on July 3 after severe thunderstorms knocked out service for roughly 20,000 households across the Greater Montreal area. The utility reported that power is being returned gradually as crews address damage caused by the storm.
The thunderstorms that swept Montreal on Sunday produced widespread outages, leaving thousands of residents without lights, heating and refrigeration. Hydro-Québec confirmed that approximately 20,000 homes were affected, prompting an immediate mobilization of repair teams.
Restoration efforts began shortly after the storm passed, with crews working to clear downed lines and repair damaged infrastructure. Hydro-Québec said the process would proceed in stages, prioritising areas where outages were longest and where critical services depend on electricity. Residents were advised to remain patient as the utility continues to assess and fix the affected network.
While the exact timeline for full restoration was not provided, the utility’s ongoing work aims to return power to all affected households as quickly and safely as possible. The outage underscores the vulnerability of the electrical grid to severe weather events, and Hydro-Québec’s response reflects its commitment to re‑establish service across the region.