A strong storm disrupted daily life in Kashipur on Sunday evening after 11 trees and several branches fell across roads in different parts of the city. The obstruction affected traffic for hours, while damage to electricity lines left the power supply unavailable from 4:00 PM to 7:10 AM PM.

The storm began at about 4:00 PM. Dust filled the air and visibility fell sharply as strong winds swept through the city. Drivers and pedestrians struggled to move safely, and several people sought shelter until conditions improved.

Roads affected across Kashipur

Fallen trees and branches disrupted movement on the routes around Aloo Farm, Bajpur Road, Court Road, Awas Vikas, Dhakia Road, Kunda Road and Manpur Road. The obstruction on these roads created difficulties for commuters and other road users.

The power outage also affected the functioning of government and private offices. Electricity lines were damaged after trees and branches fell onto them during the storm.

Teams clear roads and restore electricity

The administration, police and Energy Corporation responded after receiving information about the disruption. Workers used cutters and a JCB machine to remove the fallen trees from the roads.

Their clearance work allowed traffic to resume on the affected routes. The teams also worked to restore the damaged electricity network after the storm subsided.

Energy Corporation Executive Engineer Ajit Yadav said the outage was caused by trees and branches falling onto power lines. He said electricity supply was restored after the storm ended.

Conclusion

The Kashipur storm affected traffic, visibility, office work and electricity supply, but response teams cleared the roads and restored power by 7:10 AM PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What happened in Kashipur on Sunday evening?

A strong storm hit Kashipur at about 4:00 PM, bringing dust, reduced visibility and strong winds.

Q. How many trees fell during the storm?

A total of 11 trees, along with branches, fell on roads in different parts of Kashipur.

Q. Which roads were affected?

Affected routes included Aloo Farm, Bajpur Road, Court Road, Awas Vikas, Dhakia Road, Kunda Road and Manpur Road.

Q. How long was the electricity supply disrupted?

The power supply remained disrupted from 4:00 PM to 7:10 AM PM.

Q. Why did the power outage occur?

Trees and branches fell onto electricity lines, damaging them during the storm.

Q. Who cleared the fallen trees?

Teams from the administration, police and Energy Corporation removed the trees using cutters and a JCB machine.

Q. Was traffic restored?

Yes. Traffic became normal after the teams removed the fallen trees and branches from the roads.