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Phone services `struck' by lightning

By Our Staff Reporter

CUDDAPAH, SEPT. 24. Cellular, land phone and WLL phone communication in Badvel, Gopavaram, Kalasapadu, B. Kodur, Atlur, Kasinayana and Brahmamgari Matham mandals was badly affected due to the gutting of the cellular, WLL and land phone systems in Badvel telephone exchange when lightning struck it last evening.

The main power plant in the exchange was filled with smoke and a sophisticated tower erected two months ago, was damaged when lightning struck during a heavy downpour, causing an estimated loss of about Rs. 10 lakhs, according to officials.

Heavy rains disrupted traffic movement on the Siddhavatam and Mydukur roads in Badvel town for some time and power supply was disconnected due to partial submersion of the Gopavaram and B. Kodur feeders. Cuddapah town received a drizzle last night and on Friday.

Rain in Nellore

Nellore town has been experiencing rain fall since Friday morning, much to the relief of its citizens. For the day ending period 5.30 p.m. the local weather office recorded a rainfall of 1.76 cm.

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