"Power supply in Malugram, Itkhola, Karatigram, Rongpur... disconnected temporarily" informs department

Electricity supply to several areas has been temporarily disconnected as river water is flooding into residential areas. The decision to discontinue electricity supply has been taken in order to avoid electrocution and other accidents, informed the administration.

As the water is flowing heavily into the residential areas, the electric poles can get unearthed due to landslips. The wire, once connected to the water can cause massive accidents and so, as precautionary measures power supply had to be temporarily disconnected.

The department has informed that the power supply to areas under “Malugram, Ithkola, Karatigram, Rongpur, Shantipara, Berenga, Madhurbond are temporarily disconnected due to severe rise in water level to avoid any accident. Inconvenience regretted,” stated the bulletin.

The water level of river Barak at Annapurna Ghat stands at 21.45 metre as of 6:00 pm. The water level has steadied since 4:00 pm, however, it is not falling. It has been confirmed that river water is flooding into the residential areas through Nagatilla, Tarapur Shib Bari Road and several other parts of the town.