Millions of homes still in darkness after typhoon wreaks havoc in Canada

Ottawa: After the devastation caused by hurricane Fiona in Canada, life is slowly returning to track in the country

Traces of damage can be seen everywhere. Trees have fallen on the roads right while many roads are still closed, millions of people are still forced to live in darkness.

Efforts are being made by the administration on a war footing to streamline the power supply.

Typhoon Fiona has wreaked havoc in Canada’s Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Quebec. More than 211,000 consumers in Prince Edward Island province of Nova Scotia Power and over 81,000 consumers in Maritime Electric were upset due to lack of electricity until Monday evening.

Officials say it may take a few days to fully restore power supply. Prince Edward Island chief Dennis King said more than 100 military personnel arrived at the scene on Sunday for assistance. Schools will remain closed on Tuesday. Several bridges have also been breached, he said.

Several houses were washed away and road routes were blocked in the country’s Atlantic provinces as the storm hit.

Six people died

The storm has killed at least five people in the Caribbean region and a woman in Canada. The body of a 73-year-old woman, who went missing from Chanel-Port aux Basque, has been recovered, officials said. Police said the woman was in her house on Saturday morning when a portion of their underground floor collapsed due to a wave.