A thunderstorms caused extensive damages in Brahmapur on Wednesday. City denizens faced many problems as trees got uprooted and fell on the roads and power supply was disrupted for several hours. A big tree was uprooted in the MKCG medical premises and fell on an ambulance.
Residents of Jhanshi Rani ladies’ Hostel, Gandhi Nagar, Godabarisa Nagar and Bank Colony also suffered for the thunderstorm. Hoardings and the flexes on the roads were damaged.
A traffic signal pole was also uprooted near the PVN Rao Petrol Pump.
The thunderstorm accompanied by downpour started from evening and lasted for more than half an hour.