Winnipeggers are dealing with the effects of heavy rain on Sunday with multiple power outages across the city.
Manitoba Hydro posted to X saying they are aware and investigating different outages caused by knocked-down trees.
WPG – SILVER HEIGHTS: we’re responding to downed lines that were knocked down by trees. Power will be out briefly for about 850 customers in the Silver Heights area, but some customers around Garrioch/McLaughlin Avenues will be out for a few hours while we make repairs #mboutage pic.twitter.com/joFlxjNLs2
— Manitoba Hydro (@manitobahydro) July 15, 2024
Also posting to X that power lines have come down and are affecting close to 1,000 people.
WINNIPEG – SOUTH OSBORNE: we’re responding to downed lines. Power is out for about 920 customers in the South Osborne area. Crews are investigating. #mboutage pic.twitter.com/FbG8lYoHid
— Manitoba Hydro (@manitobahydro) July 15, 2024
We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Fort Rouge area of Winnipeg. Crews are responding. No estimate for restoration. Reports of lines down. If you see downed power lines, please stay at least 10 metres away for your safety. https://t.co/TcxHcfnp4e pic.twitter.com/hOZL5Vn3DB
— Manitoba Hydro (@manitobahydro) July 15, 2024
There is no estimated timeline for power to be restored.