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After rain havoc, no power supply in several localities in Hubballi for second day

After rain havoc, no power supply in several localities in Hubballi for second day

People gather after a tree fell following heavy rain and gusty winds in Hubballi on Monday evening. | Photo Credit: PTI After a downpour with gusty winds created havoc in Hubballi on Monday evening, several localities in Hubballi went without power supply for the second day in succession, with HESCOM authorities coming under severe criticism for failure to address the issue. What has angered the people most is the fact that helplines are continuously engaged and even the local officials have gone incommunicado. Meanwhile, even on the second day after Monday’s rain havoc, the broken branches of trees remained scattered on roads in various localities and the municipal authorities have not yet bothered to clear them. The downpour and strong winds have exposed the unpreparedness of the authorities for facing the monsoon and consequently, several localities remained in darkness for the second day in succession. Several major residential localities, including various localities on either side of Gokul Road, did not have power supply for the second day. The areas affected included Green Garden, Rajdhani Colony, …

MP seeks new police station in Sector 125, Kharar, citing law-and-order concerns | Chandigarh News

MP seeks new police station in Sector 125, Kharar, citing law-and-order concerns | Chandigarh News

The MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, has formally urged the Punjab Police to set up a new police station in Sector 125, Kharar, citing growing public safety and law-and-order challenges arising from rapid urbanisation and population growth in the area. In a demi-official letter addressed to Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, Kang highlighted that Sector 125 and its adjoining localities have witnessed a sharp surge in population over the past few years. “A large number of migrant residents have settled in the area, and the population in and around Sector 125 is now estimated to be nearly 60,000,” the MP stated, adding that the existing policing set-up is under severe strain. Kang pointed out that the area currently falls within the jurisdiction of Kharar police station, located almost 10 kilometres away. “Due to the distance and the fast-expanding population, timely police response in emergencies, accidents and law-and-order situations often gets delayed,” he noted, causing inconvenience to residents and affecting effective policing. The MP said that establishing a dedicated police station …

‘Cloud-burst’ like rainfall cripples North Bengaluru, inundates several localities | Bangalore News

‘Cloud-burst’ like rainfall cripples North Bengaluru, inundates several localities | Bangalore News

The consecutive spells of heavy rainfall, especially in North Bengaluru, have caused havoc with water entering many households in the city on Tuesday. According to authorities, a cloud burst-like condition caused a downpour near Yelahanka and Vidyaranyapura late on Monday, causing major water-logging in many parts of the area. The showers are expected to continue until October 24, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. With lakes filling to the brim due to the rain, the overflowing water bodies have become a major concern for residents. Kogilu Lake near Kendriya Vihar Apartment complex in Yelahanka overflowed prompting authorities to deploy boats for rescue operations. The apartment complex, where authorities are accused of encroaching into portions of the lake, was inundated with two to three feet of water, damaging several vehicles. The bund of Doddabommasandra Lake, located near Vidyaranyapura, breached due to heavy rainfall inundating low-lying areas around the vicinity. Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who visited the spot, said the bund was breached …