Alberta's electrical system operator has declared a state of alert and asked citizens to immediately reduce their electricity use for basic needs in response to persistent frigid temperatures across Western Canada, import restrictions and severe bans. high demand.
It is worth noting that Alberta suffers from a major electricity shortage, ranging from 100 to 200 megawatts during the evening peak hours,” the worker said.
For its part, the Canadian electricity operator also indicated that periodic outages could be implemented until energy demand decreases or sufficient generation returns to the grid.
Huge winter storm
A massive winter storm bringing snow, ice and high winds across the United States and Canada has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes across the US Midwest and Pacific Northwest.
It is worth noting that a state of bad weather and snow swept across Canada last week, and the Ontario Provincial Police called on motorists to drive carefully, taking into account leaving extra time and space while driving during storms.
The police explained that they responded to about 39 car collisions during the snow storm last weekend, but without any injuries.
The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority also canceled school buses due to inclement weather at 5:30 a.m., as Ottawa saw about 12 centimeters of snow last weekend.