In parts of Mohali, power restored after 14 hours

Sanjay Bumbroo

Tribune News Service

Mohali, May 30

Gusty winds, accompanied by heavy rain, that lashed the region late last night, disrupted power supply in most parts of the city for about 14 hours. More than 100 electricity poles, several trees and glow signboards were uprooted in various markets of the city. While in some parts, the power supply was restored by 1.30 pm on Sunday, in others, including Phase 10, it could be restored only after 6 pm. Internal roads in various sectors and phases were blocked as tree branches fell.

Due to the disruption in power supply, the water supply was also affected.

Five cars were damaged after trees and branches fell on these. Trees were uprooted in Phase 5, 3A, 3B2, Phase 1 and the Industrial Area, Phase 8.

Anil Sharma, a resident of Phase 10, said the power supply in his area was restored at 6 pm, almost 20 hours after the winds lashed the city. He said there was no water supply in the morning. Mohit Sood, Superintending Engineer, PSPCL, Mohali, said 37 electricity poles were uprooted and in most parts of the city, they restored the power supply at night only. He said in some parts, the power was restored after 1 pm today.

Kamal Kumar Garg, MC Commissioner, rushed to supervise the rescue operations in the affected areas. With the help of JCB and tree-pruning machines, fallen trees and electricity poles were cleared from roads.

Mohali Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan said firefighters and medical teams were put on a high alert due to the high-velocity winds. “The fire brigade was asked to be on stand-by as information regarding vehicles getting stuck under fallen trees was being received from various parts of the city, he said.