Ontario Thunderstorm Causes Outages, Rapid Power Restoration Underway

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 9:10 am

A severe thunderstorm tore through Ontario Tuesday evening, toppling trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power. In Toronto, dedicated crews raced against the clock to restore electricity by the following morning. The incident highlights both nature’s unpredictability and the swift, albeit weary, response of local utilities.

ottawacitizen.com / Horse rescued from fallen shed in Vars as storm cleanup continues

Power continues to be restored after windy thunderstorm Tuesday that left thousands without electricity.

globalnews.ca / Thousands without power after Ontario thunderstorms

A powerful storm Tuesday evening toppled trees and power lines in Ontario, where thousands remained without power Wednesday morning.

citynews.ca / Power restored to most customers after storm causes widespread outages in Toronto

Toronto Hydro says crews have restored power to most of its customers following a brief but impactful spring storm on Tuesday. Toronto was under weather alerts for a portion of the afternoon as strong winds and thunderstorms developed into the evening hours. “Significant progress has been made…

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