Punjab: Storm plunges Mohali into darkness; PSPCL exposed, say former councillors

The storm which hit Mohali and the adjoining regions on Sunday night has exposed the serious lack of preparations of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and left almost after almost the entire district without power supply, former councillors from the district said.

Power was not restored in many areas till the filing of this report, with people even resorting hold protests outside the power grids in some areas to voice their grievances. In many areas, water supply was also impacted, forcing people to come out of their homes and protest.

All the power grids in the district became non-functional on Saturday after a massive storm swept through the area.