A severe dust storm late Wednesday evening wreaked havoc in the GoHana area of Sonipat, Haryana, causing significant damage to the local power infrastructure. The storm, accompanied by high winds, resulted in the destruction of over 400 electricity poles and damaged more than 25 transformers, leaving the region without power for several hours. While electricity supply was restored in GoHana city within five to six hours, several villages remain without power, and efforts to repair the damage are ongoing.
The electricity department is working tirelessly to restore the power supply, with over 50 workers and officials on the ground, working day and night to replace broken poles and repair the damaged transformers. The power department estimates that the total damage caused by the storm runs into lakhs of rupees, and it may take up to three days to fully restore power in the affected areas.
Raj Singh Singhamar, the Executive Engineer of the GoHana electricity department, confirmed that the storm had caused significant disruption. “More than 400 electricity poles have been broken, and over 25 transformers have been damaged. While 90 percent of the power supply in GoHana city has been restored, villages and farmlands have suffered severe losses,” Singhamar stated. He further added that restoration work is expected to take three to four more days in the rural areas and fields where transformers and poles have fallen.
The storm not only affected the power supply but also caused damage to other infrastructure in the region. The local authorities are also on high alert as the weather forecast predicts another round of strong winds and rains on May 24, which may further exacerbate the already challenging situation. In Jind, nearby hospital windows were shattered by the storm, injuring a patient inside, highlighting the widespread impact of the weather system across Haryana.
The local administration has been taking swift action to address the damage, but the storm’s aftereffects are still being felt across the state. Many villagers and farmers are facing challenges due to the prolonged power outage, which is especially affecting irrigation systems in rural areas. As teams continue to work on restoring normalcy, the community remains hopeful for timely repairs and a quick resolution.
As Haryana braces for more storms, authorities are urging the public to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the forecasted weather disturbances. The department is also preparing for possible emergency measures if the situation worsens in the coming days.
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