More than 10,000 electric poles collapse as Amphan hits West Bengal

After the super cyclone Amphan hit West Bengal, more than 10,000 electric poles have collapsed giving rise to various problems across the state.

Kolkata: More than 10,000 electric poles in Medinipur district of West Bengal have collapsed which has given way to power outrage besides water supply emergency, a source said on Friday.

"There is an absolute power cut for the last two days, in fact, the drinking water is not accessible. We have been suffering for our basic needs. Our children are not being able to study because of the absence of electricity. The government should help us immediately," a resident said.

On Wednesday, the extremely severe cyclonic storm Amphan pounded Odisha, West Bengal and Bangladesh, leaving untold devastation not only in parts which had braced for it, but also in areas that were quite simply, unprepared.

However, authorities have been struggling to restore road links, communication line and electricity.

Further, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited West Bengal to take stock of the situation. He announced a relief package of Rs 1,000 crore for the state to battle nature-caused misery.