India, April 20 -- A powerful storm that ravaged several areas of the Malwa region on Friday night left a trail of destruction, with three people losing their lives in Sangrur district. The gusty winds also damaged at least nine 220KV power transmission towers, officials said on Saturday.

The storm, impacting Sangrur, Bathinda, Barnala and Patiala districts, caused widespread damage to infrastructure. Additional deputy commissioner (ADC), Sangrur, Amit Bamby said at least nine 220KV power transmission towers and other electricity poles fell due to strong winds across the district leading to power outage.

Three people were killed in the district - two in Dhuri and one in Bhawanigarh. Sangrur deputy commissioner Sandeep Rishi said a Dhuri...