SRINAGAR: The Power Development Department (PDD) Monday said it has restored over 50 per cent electricity after gusty winds coupled with heavy rain damaged transmission lines and electric poles in several areas of the Kashmir Valley on Sunday evening.
An official informed that there was extensive damage to 33KV and 11KV transmission lines. “Electric poles have also suffered a huge damage due to the gusty winds.”
He said that a huge damage was caused in many areas of Kulgam, Pulwama, Srinagar, and parts of north Kashmir. “We are all out on the ground trying to restore electricity in the affected areas,” he said.
He added that as of now, they have restored over 50 per cent electricity and are hopeful that 100 per cent electricity will be restored by today evening. (KNO)
