Authorities in Shahrasti upazila of Chandpur have canceled the leave of rural electricity field workers to restore power lines damaged by a sudden storm on Wednesday morning. The Deputy General Manager of the Shahrasti zonal office, Nizam Uddin Shams, confirmed that the General Manager of Chandpur Palli Bidyut directed all field workers on Eid leave to return to duty immediately. Messages have been sent to all concerned employees to ensure quick restoration work.

The storm caused extensive damage across the upazila, uprooting trees and snapping power lines at more than 50 locations. Several electric poles were also broken, according to the rural electricity authority. Power supply across the upazila has remained suspended since 9 a.m. following the storm.

Officials indicated that electricity supply is expected to be restored in several areas by night as repair operations continue under emergency arrangements.