Lucknow, Sept. 28 -- Power supply has been largely restored in urban areas across Uttar Pradesh following widespread disruptions caused by heavy rain and falling trees, though several rural pockets continue to face outages, officials said on Sunday.

A review of the situation by principal secretary, energy and UP Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) chairman, Ranveer Prasad found that rain-related damage to 33-KV and 11-KV feeders and the snapping of power poles had affected supply across several districts.

"Repair and restoration work is continuing on a war footing, particularly in remote rural areas," Prasad said.

According to officials, in Madhyanchal, supply in most urban areas has returned to normal except parts of Bareilly division, wher...