Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- A brief but intense half-hour Kalbaisakhi storm has thrown Rourkela city into complete chaos, leaving behind a trail of destruction and disruption. The sudden storm uprooted trees across several areas, with large trees falling onto houses and blocking roads, severely affecting normal life in the city.

City Shaken By Sudden Storm And Power Outage

According to reports, the storm lashed the city for nearly 30 minutes, but its impact has been severe. Residents woke up to scenes of destruction with trees scattered everywhere. Many houses have been damaged after being hit by fallen trees.

The situation worsened as the city remained without electricity throughout the night. While power supply has been partially restored...