Quebec is in the process of recovering from one of the worst episodes of ice storms since the 1998 crisis. The damage, which plunged more than a million Quebecers into darkness, has been widely documented on social networks.
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Montreal was particularly affected by the storm. The trees, which were breaking due to the ice, caused a major safety issue for pedestrians and motorists.
This man, who was driving in Montreal on April 5, posted a video in which we see a branch falling on a vehicle.
Driving through Montreal parks was quite dangerous.
Authorities were on the ground on the morning of April 6 to clear streets blocked by trees.
The trees have greatly damaged the Hydro-Quebec network. Some transformers exploded.
Another scene of desolation was immortalized in the Côte-des-Neiges district.
Several trees blocked a street in the Villeray district of Montreal.
The cars of the metropolis are covered with a thick layer of ice. This situation has allowed some people to express their creativity.
In Sainte-Thérèse, on the North Shore of Montreal, several sectors of the city were deprived of electricity. During the night, a citizen captured images of the area.
In the Outaouais, the number of customers without electricity is in the thousands.
Ottawa firefighters were clearing the streets this morning.
Comedic moments
Some funny scenes ended up on social networks.
In this video, we can see a man trying to climb the steps of his home. The thick layer of ice makes the operation hazardous.
This Internet user had trouble starting his work day, since the ice prevented him from entering his access code.
This woman was shocked to see her car covered in a thick layer of ice.
This woman took advantage of the storm to pay tribute to the Quebec spring.
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