Train services halted in Odisha’s Bhadrak after electrical tower falls due to thunderstorm | Bhubaneswar News
NEW DELHI: Train services have been disrupted in Odisha’s Bhadrak after an electrical tower fell on Monday evening because of strong winds and rain, as informed by ADRM Khordha Division, Pradip Kumar Behra.An electrical tower collapsed at approximately 07:30 pm on Monday following heavy rainfall and intense winds, causing interruptions to bidirectional services, as reported by the official.“At around 7:30 pm, due to strong winds and rain, the electric lightning tower fell. Due to this, up and down services were disrupted. All lines will be restored soon”, Pradip Kumar Behra said.Additional information about the incident will be provided as it becomes available.KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Train services in Odisha’s Bhadrak district were disrupted on Monday evening after strong winds and rain caused an electric tower to collapse, affecting both up and down railway lines.
- The incident occurred around 7:30 pm, leading to a halt in
bidirectional train movement due to the fallen electric lightning tower, according to ADRM Khordha Division, Pradip Kumar Behra. - Railway authorities are working on restoring services, and efforts are underway to clear the affected lines and resume normal train operations as soon as possible.
- The heavy rainfall and intense winds that hit Bhadrak district on Monday evening were part of a local weather disturbance that impacted infrastructure in the region.
- Officials have confirmed that no casualties have been reported, and additional updates on the situation and restoration progress will be shared as more details become available.
