BICHOLIM
Efforts have been underway to restore power supply in Bicholim and Sankhali, which have been disrupted since cyclone Tauktae caused extensive damage on Sunday.
The fire station has been working round the clock to clear fallen trees, debris and other obstacles, while electricity department staff have also been working overtime to restore the power supply.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Speaker Rajesh Patnekar and MLA Praveen Zantye have been closely monitoring restoration work in their respective constituencies.
Patnekar said power supply in his Bicholim constituency was restored by Tuesday after continuous work by electricity department staff.,
He said the water supply in the taluka had been affected by the power outage, but it was restored by Monday.
Mayem MLA Praveen Zantye said the power supply has been restored in many parts of the Mayem constituency on Tuesday.
"However, there are still problems in some areas like Shirgao, Chodan and Narvem," he said.
Efforts were also underway to restore power supply to many rural areas in the Sankhali constituency.
