Trees, 30 power poles uprooted in Zirakpur

Zirakpur, May 30

Residents had to endure a hot Sunday afternoon as power poles were damaged and trees uprooted due the storm that jolted the region last night.

“Many parts of Zirakpur, Baltana and Kishanpura were without electricity till noon today. Water supply was affected in most parts of the city. There was large-scale destruction as hoardings and temporary structures were blown away by high-intensity winds,” said Sahil Khanna, a Preet Colony resident.

Khushwinder Singh, PSPCL Executive Engineer, said: “Close to 30 power poles have been uprooted in the Zirakpur area. The exact damage will be known later. There are 40 feeders in the Zirakpur area and all have been made functional now. PSPCL employees are now attending to individual complaints in different areas.’’

In Dhakoli alone, nine power poles were uprooted. The uprooted trees and power lines obstructed the movement of vehicles on roads.

Sarabjot Singh, PSPCL Junior Engineer, said: “Trees along roads fell on power lines, leading to disruption. We are re-routing the power distribution.”

Dera Bassi residents had to spend the night without electricity, but power was restored on Sunday morning.

Public and private property, including vehicles parked outside homes, bore the brunt of the storm.