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Hyderabad: Strong winds dislocated electric poles

In certain localities, the electric poles were dislocated owing to the high intensity winds.

Hyderabad: Following the flash rain — heavy rainfall in a short period — accompanied by 78 kmph winds, many areas in the city were plunged into total darkness.

Several colonies in Secunderabad, Banjara Hills Roads Nos. 3, 5, 10 suffered a blackout for hours as tree branches fell on high tension wires. In certain localities, the electric poles were dislocated owing to the high intensity winds. Colonies in Marredpally, Sainikpuri and Vayupuri faced power cuts for more than two hours. On SD Road, a live wire fell on the ground. Local officers switched off the main line.

People also complained of power tripping, a few houses suffered loss of electric appliances due to a power surge.

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