Lightning Strike Damages Power Lines and Appliances in Nangal Village

Residents face losses after lightning strikes an electricity pole during Sunday’s rainfall; power department officials inspect the affected supply line and transformer.

A lightning strike during rainfall on Sunday caused damage to electricity infrastructure and household electrical appliances in Nangal village, leaving residents facing financial losses.

The weather changed suddenly on Sunday, bringing strong winds and rain that lowered temperatures and brought a spell of cool weather to the area. However, the rainfall also brought trouble for residents of Nangal village, where lightning reportedly struck an electricity pole and damaged the power line.

According to information available from the village, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon while it was raining. Lightning struck a pole carrying electricity wires, burning the line. The electrical surge associated with the incident also reportedly damaged appliances in several households.

Residents are concerned about the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged equipment. The total financial loss had not been officially assessed at the time of reporting.

Electricity Department Sends Staff to the Site

Amit Lohat, Junior Engineer with the electricity department, said officials had received information about the lightning strike in Nangal village and sent department employees to the location.

He confirmed that the domestic electricity supply wire had been burnt after the strike. He added that the transformer was also being examined to determine whether it had sustained any damage.

The inspection is expected to help the department assess the extent of the damage and establish what repairs are needed before the affected supply infrastructure can be restored safely.

The incident highlights how lightning during thunderstorms can damage electricity lines and household appliances, particularly when a surge travels through connected electrical systems. The exact cause and extent of damage to individual appliances in Nangal village will depend on further assessment.

Residents affected by the incident may need to have damaged equipment checked by qualified technicians before reconnecting it to the power supply. Any repair work on electricity poles, wires or transformers should be handled by authorised electricity department personnel.

Damage Assessment Underway

The electricity department’s inspection of the transformer and supply line will help establish the scale of the infrastructure damage. No official estimate of the total losses suffered by households was available in the information provided.

The incident occurred as the area experienced a sudden change in weather, with strong winds and rainfall. While the rain brought cooler conditions, the lightning strike created an unexpected problem for residents of Nangal village.

Further details about restoration work and the final damage assessment were not immediately available.