A powerful storm that struck the Maye constituency on Tuesday, March 25, left significant destruction in its wake, with Maye and Chodan villages bearing the brunt of the damage. Maye MLA Premendra Shet visited the affected areas to assess the situation, revealing the extent of the destruction.
Several homes in both villages were severely impacted, with uprooted trees falling on at least six houses, damaging roofs and structures. Additionally, the storm caused significant disruption to the electrical infrastructure, with over 40 electricity poles in Chodan village damaged. The fallen poles led to the destruction of power lines, leaving many households without electricity even three days after the storm.
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The electricity department has been working tirelessly, including through late-night hours, to restore power to the affected areas. Despite their efforts, many homes are still without electricity. The total estimated loss from the storm has been pegged at around Rs 1 crore.
Local residents have appealed for government assistance to help them recover from the severe impact of the storm. “We will need the help of the government to overcome the effects of this situation,” said one local, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
