Thunderstorm Havoc in Greater Noida and Noida Extension: Infrastructure Damage, Power Outages, and Traffic Chaos
Severe rain and ferocious winds strike certain regions within Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts additional intensity in the subsequent two hours.
Greetings! Today, Noida and its surrounding areas have been hit by a severe thunderstorm, as reported in Greater Noida and Noida Extension. Though no loss of life has been reported so far, infrastructure damage is substantial.
High-speed winds, thunderstorms, and rain have led to the uprooting of nearly 400 electricity poles and over 40 transformers, causing power outages in several areas, including villages and residential pockets under the 33/11 kV substations in Dankaur, Rabupura, Bhata, and Salarpur.
Additionally, around 150 trees have fallen in sectors like 27, 53, 19, and 20, and 20 power and traffic poles have been uprooted, disrupting traffic and causing chaos on the roads. High winds have torn off roofs, plaster, and air conditioner units from buildings, and a roof was ripped off a kiosk, with several cars also sustaining damage.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather will remain partly cloudy with surface winds ranging from 15 to 25 kmph and occasional gusts up to 35 kmph. There's a possibility of thunderstorms in the near future. Daytime temperatures will be between 40 to 42 degrees Celsius, while nighttime temperatures will range from 26 to 28 degrees Celsius until May 23.
Authorities are working diligently to restore power supply and clear roads, and maintenance crews are repairing damaged electricity lines. Traffic management is being handled manually at affected crossings, and notifications have been sent to replace damaged poles.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
In light of the current weather conditions, it's important to consider the impact on the local financial market, as the power outages and traffic chaos caused by the thunderstorm in Noida and its surrounding areas may lead to decreased productivity and increased operational costs for businesses.
Moreover, the ongoing weather-forecasting predicts the possibility of future thunderstorms, which could potentially intensify the current situation and further disrupt the local market.
