Heavy rainfall brought widespread disruption as faults in power lines left many areas completely without electricity. Residents faced a long and uncomfortable night in total darkness, only to wake up to an even more challenging morning. With power still not restored, a severe drinking water shortage emerged, compounding the difficulties caused by the outage.

Impact of the Faults:
The power supply disruption began around 3 a.m. during the rain, affecting densely populated areas like Bilram Gate, Gali Boharan, Gali Meena Bazaar, Tehsil Road, and Soron Gate. These neighborhoods faced significant challenges as intermittent rainfall prevented repair workers from addressing the faults quickly. Throughout the night, the rain hampered efforts to locate and repair the damaged lines, leaving residents anxiously waiting for relief.

Water Supply Issues:
The prolonged power outage led to a major water crisis, as electricity is essential for running water pumps in the affected areas. Many families struggled to meet their basic water needs, searching for alternative sources or rationing the water they had. Even as the day began, persistent rain continued to delay restoration work, leaving thousands of people in a state of distress.

Wider Implications:
The dual crisis of power outages and water shortages has exposed vulnerabilities in the region’s infrastructure, especially during adverse weather conditions. It has highlighted the importance of maintaining robust emergency plans to ensure basic utilities are available during natural calamities. This incident underscores the pressing need for preemptive measures to prevent such disruptions in the future and provide timely relief to affected communities.