Heavy thunderstorms wreak havoc in Karnataka’s Yadgir district: 5 livestock dead, widespread power disruption
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- •Heavy thunderstorms hit Yadgir district between 12:30 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, causing widespread damage
- •Five livestock were killed by lightning, 13 houses lost tin roofs, and four houses were partially damaged
- •At least 150 electricity poles and 50 transformers were damaged, disrupting power supply across urban and rural areas
- •Deputy Commissioner Rahul Pandve ordered a damage survey and instructed departments to prepare for relief work
- •Rural areas are still facing power outages as restoration teams continue fieldwork
- •GESCOM has not yet confirmed the exact extent of the damage
Yadgir district in Karnataka faced severe disruption on Sunday after a bout of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds struck between 12:30 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., causing extensive damage to infrastructure and livestock. According to district administration sources, the storm resulted in the loss of five animals after they were struck by lightning. Additionally, 13 houses lost their tin roofs due to strong winds, while four more houses suffered partial damage across the district.
