Srinagar, May 19 -- An official said that there was extensive damage to 33KV and 11KV transmission lines. "Electric poles have also suffered a huge damage due to the gusty winds."

He said that a huge damage was caused in many areas of Kulgam, Pulwama, Srinagar, and parts of north Kashmir. "We are all out on the ground trying to restores electricity in the affected areas," he said, as per news agency KNO.

He added that as of now, they have restored over 50 percent electricity and are hopeful that 100 percent electricity will be restored by today evening.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Kashmir Observer....