Rains force pilgrims to leave at Kumbh Mela

February 17, 2013 15:25

Heavy rainfall over the last two days has thrown life out of gear at the Maha Kumbh mela premises as several pilgrims, disheartened by uprooted tents, prolonged power cuts and water-logged pathways, have started returning to their respective places before schedule.

The sprawling Kumbh mela area, which has been remaining bathed in light even after nightfall, plunged into darkness late Friday night and remained so last night as well.

Divisional Commissioner of Allahabad Devesh Chaturvedi said that 'power supply has been cut to prevent any short circuits as at many places cables have fallen on tents'.

"Supply will be restored gradually as the situation is brought under control," he added.

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