New Delhi: People in several areas of Delhi had a harrowing time as power supply was snapped for over 17 hours after a powerful dust storm damaged the electricity network last evening.
There was no power in areas like Dwarka, Rohini, Jahangirpuri and some parts of east and outer Delhi. Power department officials said today morning that it would take another 3-4 hours to repair the power line to restore normal electricity supply in these areas.
The affected residents expressed anger over failure of concerned agencies to repair the power network which also affected water supply in these areas, adding to the residents' woes in the summer heat.
"There was no electricity in our area since 5:05 PM yesterday. There was no water and we are having a harrowing time," said Vimla Khanna, a resident of Jahangirpuri area.
A powerful dust storm had struck the city at around 4:58 PM yesterday throwing normal life out of gear, severely damaging the entire power transmission network in Delhi and neighbouring states. (Also Read: Nine Killed as Massive Storm Hits Delhi; Flights, Metro Services Hit)
At least nine people were killed in the NCR region, including six in Delhi, in incidents of falling trees, collapse of walls and electrocution.
Two major 220 KB transmission lines from Pamnouli to Papankallan and Bawana to Rohini grid were severely damaged in the storm because of which supply of power could not be restored in various areas of west Delhi, said a senior power department official.
He said at least four power transmission towers were also damaged by the storm and hundreds of technical staff were working through the night and this morning to repair them. Supply of power was restored in some areas by midnight.
Destruction in power transmission network has affected operations at various water treatment plants of Delhi Jal Board, affecting supply of water in east, west, and south Delhi.
It had also disrupted operations of Delhi Metro for over one hour yesterday.
(Also Read: Thunder Showers Likely in Parts of Delhi Today)
There was no power in areas like Dwarka, Rohini, Jahangirpuri and some parts of east and outer Delhi. Power department officials said today morning that it would take another 3-4 hours to repair the power line to restore normal electricity supply in these areas.
The affected residents expressed anger over failure of concerned agencies to repair the power network which also affected water supply in these areas, adding to the residents' woes in the summer heat.
A powerful dust storm had struck the city at around 4:58 PM yesterday throwing normal life out of gear, severely damaging the entire power transmission network in Delhi and neighbouring states. (Also Read: Nine Killed as Massive Storm Hits Delhi; Flights, Metro Services Hit)
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Two major 220 KB transmission lines from Pamnouli to Papankallan and Bawana to Rohini grid were severely damaged in the storm because of which supply of power could not be restored in various areas of west Delhi, said a senior power department official.
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Destruction in power transmission network has affected operations at various water treatment plants of Delhi Jal Board, affecting supply of water in east, west, and south Delhi.
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(Also Read: Thunder Showers Likely in Parts of Delhi Today)
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