Rough weather causes power outages across Manitoba

Manitoba Hydro is reporting outages across the province due to rough weather.

In a social media post, the Crown corporation said crews were dispatched to deal with “possible lines down due to rough weather and high winds” in the Victoria Beach area. The post said close to 1,850 customers were without power.

In the Osborne Village area of Winnipeg, crews were dispatched to investigate a power outage affecting around 900 customers.

Hydro said crews will work as quickly and safely as possible to restore service.

The company warned people to stay back 10 metres, or 30 feet, if they come across downed power lines, and to call 911.