The rain of the last 24 hours caused breakdowns on the 148 and power outages

The rain of the last 24 hours caused breakdowns on the 148 and power outages

The rains of the last few hours caused breakdowns on route 148 and on several secondary roads in the Pontiac, this is the case in Mansfield-et-Pontefract as well as in Litchfield. Road crews are expected to be on the road today to carry out some repairs. Several citizens have reported all over the Pontiac having had problems with water infiltration in their basements or land damaged by rain.

Power outages were also reported last night, this is the case in Mansfield, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Île-duGrand-Calumet, Litchfield and Otter Lake. This morning (July 14) more than 200 Hydro-Quebec customers were still without power, mainly in Litchfield and Otter Lake.