A potentially dangerous situation unfolded in Cuttack today after a high-tension electric wire snapped and fell into the Mahanadi River near the Munduli bridge area.
The incident raised immediate safety concerns across the region, prompting swift action from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
Eyewitnesses reported that the snapped power cable, part of an overhead electric supply system, plunged into the water during routine operations. Thanks to the rapid deployment of emergency teams, the situation was brought under control with no injury or fatality reported so far.
Authorities from the electricity board, local administration, and disaster management units arrived at the scene to assess damage and potential risk to nearby areas. The NDRF worked swiftly to secure the site and ensured that riverine traffic and residents in adjacent zones remained unaffected.
While the exact cause of the breakage remains under investigation, officials have assured that precautionary measures are being enforced to avoid similar incidents in future.
The episode has sparked conversations around the safety of critical infrastructure over major water bodies, especially during monsoon months.
