Thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Phagwara

A powerful thunderstorm that swept across parts of Punjab late last night caused extensive damage to property in Salarpur village near Phagwara, leaving residents shaken and assessing the aftermath.

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In village Salarpur, high-velocity winds tore off several large metal sheets (chadars) from a shed owned by Ranjit Singh. The sheets were flung a considerable distance, demolishing a wall and underscoring the storm’s intensity. Preliminary estimates suggest a financial loss of approximately Rs 12 lakh. The incident occurred late at night, and fortunately, no injuries were reported.

In a separate incident in Phagwara, nine rooftop solar panels were ripped from a dental clinic during the storm. The panels, which had been recently installed, were severely damaged as they collapsed from the building’s top floor.