However, the power supply had not yet started. By then, residents had already realized that there was no chance of power being restored before dawn. So they started making Sehri in the dark and in the sweltering heat.
Shahryar’s wife Fabiha, who had invited her friends for Sehri, fell ill due to the extreme heat in the kitchen. Instead of making Sehri, their friends were engaged in taking care of Fabiha.
Speaking to Prothom Alo, Shahryar said, “It is complete filth here. The technician could have been more careful. They didn’t seem to care at all about the sufferings we are going through without electricity. I have never faced any situation like this. No one can sleep in the block due to load shedding during hot summer day.
A group of four friends living in a rented flat in the block were seen leaving on a motorcycle at around 3.30 am. Sanjay Nandi, one of the fellows, told Pratham Aalo, “We cannot bear it anymore. It is impossible to stay in a room without electricity on such a hot day. We are going out and will come back after the electricity comes.
