Patiala, May 5 -- The thunderstorm that hit the state on Sunday caused widespread damage to power infrastructure, with the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) pegging losses at Rs.8 crore.

PSPCL officials said the storm damaged critical transmission and distribution systems, disrupting supply in both rural and urban areas for several hours.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), wind speeds reached up to 60-70 kmph in some regions, accompanied by heavy rainfall.

"Nearly 1,200 electric poles, around 100 distribution transformers, and one 200 kV transmission tower were damaged in the storm. The worst-affected districts include Mohali, Ropar, and Ludhiana, where high-speed winds and heavy rainfall caused extens...