PASIGHAT, Aug 13: A ten minute cyclonic storm badly hit East Siang on Monday afternoon. Ultimately Power department bore the brunt of the cyclones fury causing extensive damage to power infrastructure. 
Though detailed reports about the  extent of damage are awaited, EE Power, Pasighat division, Er. Tarik Mize informed that trees were uprooted and falling trees on power installation structures at several locations has extensively damaged power network in the entire district. Mize who personally supervised the restoration work on ground also informed that prompt action and untiring efforts of the department had restored power supply to Pasighat and Ruksin areas immediately on Monday evening. 
Till Tuesday evening, the department could restore electricity in Motum, Berung at Motum, Berung, Kiyit, Ayeng, Mebo, Abor-country, Bodak, Romdun, Darne, Sika-Tode, Runne to Kora including Yagrung and Bilat circles. Restoration works at Serum, Kongkul, Siluk, Aohali, Mer Gadum, Namsing and Borguli would continue Wednesday, added Mize. DIPRO

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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