A severe nor'wester (Kalbaishakhi) storm caused massive destruction in Bhubaneswar, leading to widespread power outages as electricity poles were uprooted and wires snapped. Half of the capital city spent the night in darkness amid humid conditions. Fallen trees blocked major roads, paralyzing traffic for nearly four hours. Infrastructure including the International Trade Fair at Janata Maidan and several vehicles were damaged. Public resentment grew as many areas remained without power till late night. https://sambad.in/metro/half-the-capital-in-darkness-12009630 #creator program