Flash floods damage power infrastructure in Rajouri, Poonch

Amid heavy rainfall and flash floods, power supply in many areas of twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch remained affected as the distribution network was badly damaged due to the downpour for the past two days.

Executive Engineer, Power Department Rajouri, Munshi Khan said power infrastructure has suffered massive damage in most of the area, resulting in blackout in some areas. He said efforts were on to restore the supply.

The official said 53 transformers have suffered damages in the rainfall and flash foods and the number was likely to increase as field reports from some areas were yet to be received.