Archive · 23 May 2025
Storms Cause Widespread Disruption and Power Outages in Multiple Regions
Powerful storms caused significant disruption in multiple regions.
Strong winds toppled trees and electrical poles, causing widespread power outages that lasted for hours in Mohali.
In Noida, the storm brought down trees and caused major traffic delays on key routes.
Residents experienced significant inconvenience, including water supply issues due to power cuts, and voiced concerns about infrastructure and response times.
Storms caused significant power outages in Mohali and surrounding areas.
Strong winds toppled trees and electricity poles, damaging infrastructure.
Traffic was severely disrupted in Noida and Greater Noida.
Some residents in Mohali experienced power outages lasting up to 23 hours.
Residents criticized authorities' response and infrastructure preparedness.
- Who
- Residents of Mohali, Zirakpur, Noida, and Greater Noida
- What
- A powerful storm caused widespread power outages, traffic disruptions, and infrastructure damage.
- When
- During Wednesday's storm and the following day
- Where
- Mohali, Zirakpur, Noida, and Greater Noida, India
- Why
- Due to severe weather conditions including strong winds and heavy rainfall
- Wind Speed
- Up to 70kmph
- Uprooted Trees
- Approximately 200 in Noida and Greater Noida
- Power Outage Duration (Mohali)
- Up to 23 hours in some areas
- Electricity Poles Collapsed
- 25 in Zirakpur, 19 in Mohali
Sources
Double Blow for Power Consumers as Maintenance and Rain Trigger Widespread Outages
Strong Winds And 22.4MM Rain In 30 Minutes Batter City
Fierce storm wreaks havoc in Kaithal and Jind, over 1,500 electric poles damaged
Gone with the wind: 484 electric poles, 12 transformers
Neglected warnings: Residents say power crisis in Panchkula could have been avoided
Min Samant assures infra push, steady power supply in city’s industrial corridors
Thunderstorm, rain wreak havoc in city
Storm left Mohali powerless for hours
