GANGTOK, March 16: Power supply was disrupted in parts of Sikkim due to a severe thunderstorm, which led to tripping of several 66 kV transmission lines, an official statement said.
Due to the thunderstorm on Sunday evening, a conductor of the 66 kV Rorathang-Rongli transmission line snapped near Amba area in Pakyong district, affecting power supply to Rongli and Rhenock areas, the power department statement said.
In Gangtok district, sparks along with a loud noise were reported near Namli area in the 66 kV Marchak-Macleods transmission line, affecting supply to Nimtar, Topakhani, Singtam and the Khamdong belt.
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Additionally, the 66 kV LLHP-Sichey transmission line could not be sustained during trial charging.
In Mangan district, during trial charging of the 66 kV Perbing-Phodong transmission line, heavy sparks and noise were observed near the G B Pant Wildlife Sanctuary area, resulting in disruption of supply across the district.
The power department has deployed its teams for patrolling of the affected lines and rectification works. All efforts are being made to restore normal power supply at the earliest. There may also be temporary outages in other districts as well, it added. (PTI)
