10 thousand inhabitants of Canada were left without electricity due to the violent snowfall In the World : Vladim
In the Central canadian province of Manitoba has hit an unprecedented snowfall. 10 thousand inhabitants of small towns and villages remained without electricity. This event was reported by local media citing the website of the Governor of the province.
Anomalous snowfall in the end of winter for Canadians it is almost familiar, but such a powerful element of the province has not experienced for a long time. According to messages of weather forecasters, for two days had the half monthly rainfall and meteorologists predict additional 5 inches of snow until March 6.
Snow cut more than 700 kilometers of wires of power transmission lines. Repair crews are working around the clock, but to fully restore the electricity supply of the province promise only two days later.
Authorities canceled classes in schools, the police blocked the highway avalanche. Health care is provided through delivery of medicines and medical staff by helicopter.