A severe ice storm that hit Canada's two most-populated provinces has left over one million people without power and two people dead. Quebec and Ontario are the provinces most affected by this storm. Freezing rain caused ice to build up on power lines and trees, which resulted in many power outages across the region. Utility companies are working to restore power to affected areas, but the process could take several days due to the scale of the outages.
The ice storm has also led to hazardous road conditions, with several accidents reported across the affected areas. Officials have urged residents to stay off the roads until conditions improve.
This is not the first time that Canada has experienced an ice storm. In 1998, a severe ice storm hit eastern Canada and left over three million people without power for several days. The storm resulted in at least 35 fatalities and caused billions of dollars in damages. Despite the progress made in infrastructure and emergency response since then, ice storms continue to have a significant impact on affected areas.
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