Thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds, lash Yadgir district
Thunderstorms with strong winds and lightning affected Yadgir district early Sunday morning, causing significant damage. The storm resulted in the death of livestock and damage to homes and the electricity supply system. Restoration efforts are underway, but many areas remain without power as officials assess the situation.
- ▪Thunderstorms struck Yadgir district between 12.30 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Sunday.
- ▪Five head of livestock were killed by lightning during the storm.
- ▪The storm damaged 150 electricity poles and 50 transformers, disrupting power supply.
- ▪Thirteen houses had their tin roofs blown away and four houses were partially damaged.
- ▪Deputy Commissioner Rahul Pandve has ordered a damage survey and preparation for relief efforts.
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Thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds and lightning, lashed Yadgir district between 12.30 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Sunday causing extensive damage, particularly to the electricity supply system.As many as five head of livestock were killed after being struck by lightning. The tin-roof of 13 houses were blown away in the gusty winds and four houses have been partially damaged across the district, sources in the district administration have confirmed.According to initial reports, 150 electricity poles and 50 transformers have been damaged, while power supplying cables have snapped in many parts of the entire district due to rain and strong winds.The officials of Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (GESCOM), however, have yet to confirm the exact damage.Electricity supply in both urban and…
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