A hospital in Canada. File photoWASHINGTON, May 24.At least 10 people were killed by thunderstorms that hit the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario over the weekend, CTV reports. Thousands of local residents were left without electricity after powerful gusts of wind knocked down trees and power lines in these regions. Local utilities predict that it could take several days to restore power due to the sheer number of affected customers and the damage caused by the storm. Seven people have died in the Philippines, media reported. According to the latest information, nine people were crushed by fallen trees, another Canadian resident died as a result of a capsizing boat.
