India, May 22 -- A spell of heavy rain on Tuesday evening caused widespread power outages across Pune and its outskirts, affecting areas such as Kondhwa, central Pune, Bhosari, and Chakan. Power was restored in most regions by late night, with Kondhwa's supply gradually returning early Wednesday.

According to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), around 38,000 consumers in Kondhwa were impacted due to flooding in low-lying areas.

"Water entered 38 feeder pillars in Kondhwa due to fast-flowing rainwater. As a precaution, power supply to three main lines-Kondhwa, JK Park, and Kumarapam-was shut down," said Nishikant Raut, public relations officer, MSEDCL.

After the rain subsided, MSEDCL engineers began emer...