The weather in the town and surrounding rural areas took a sudden turn on Friday evening. By late afternoon, the sky was overcast, lightning flashed, and strong winds accompanied by thunderous thunder were heard. Soon, a powerful thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain began, which, though short-lived, left extensive damage.
Water on the hard work of farmers
The harvest of wheat, barley, chickpeas, and mustard is currently in its final stages in the region. Many farmers had harvested and stored the crops in heaps in their fields or, after threshing, had stored them in sacks in their barns. The sudden rains caused these crops to become soaked, causing significant financial losses.
Farmers didn't even have a chance to protect their crops. Many were seen hastily trying to cover their crops with plastic sheets and tarpaulins, but the strong winds and rain soaked much of the grain and animal feed.
Impact from farms to roads
During the rain, water flowed onto roads and dirt paths, causing inconvenience to pedestrians and motorists. Waterlogging occurred in many areas, disrupting traffic.
Power supply disrupted due to storm
The powerful storm not only damaged crops but also severely damaged the power system. In many villages, power poles were uprooted, and trees fell on power lines, snapping wires. This resulted in power outages across the region.
Villagers had to spend the night in darkness. Traffic was also disrupted in many places due to fallen trees on roads. Locals worked to remove the trees themselves so that electricity department teams could reach the scene.
Trees fell, roads closed
Strong winds caused tree branches to break and fall onto roads in several places, disrupting traffic on roads connecting villages. Villagers worked together to clear the roads.
Demand for immediate action from the administration
Villagers contacted electricity department officials to inform them of the situation and demanded that the broken poles be replaced and power restored as soon as possible. They say that daily life will be severely disrupted until power is restored.
Damage assessment pending
Although the rains were short-lived, their effects are severe. Crop damage has caused financial losses for farmers. The administration has yet to assess the damage.
This unseasonal rain and storm, which occurred during harvest time, has ruined the farmers' hard work. It has also affected power and transportation systems. Now, everyone is looking to the administration for relief and assistance.
