First the city connector was burnt at Dhaiya substation, then the transformer was burnt outside, electricity remained off for more than four hours. First city connector burnt at Dhaiya substation, then transformer burnt outside, power cut for more than four hours – Dhanbad News Achi-News

As the heat increases, the electricity system in the city has started to break down. On Friday, amid 41 degree mercury and scorching heat, there was severe shortage of electricity throughout the day in Dhaiya substation area. There was more power crisis in the Memco feeder area. Due to intermittent power supply for more than 4 hours, people from areas like Memco, Dhaiya, Bhelatand VIP Colony, Dhirendrapuram, Thakurkulhi etc. had to face problems. The city connector of Dhaiya station burnt down during the day. The substation workers were busy repairing, during this time the transformer after the substation caught fire.

At noon, electricity started tripping due to a strong hot wind.