Even light rainfall in Chakai block of Jamui district severely disrupts the power supply, leading to outages lasting from 12 to 48 hours in several villages and market areas. This recurring problem has severely impacted local residents, businesses, and students, with people often enduring half a day to two days without electricity. Daily life, including commerce, education, drinking water supply, and household chores, has been thrown into disarray.

Villagers report that beyond Chakai market, areas like Bongi, Barmoria, Pojha, Bamdah, Gajhi, and Thadhi panchayats also experience prolonged power restoration times after rain. When contacted, the electricity department cites technical faults, such as issues with the 33 KV line or broken wires. However, locals allege that this is an annual monsoon problem, and the department failed to make adequate preparations before the rainy season.

BJP Mandal President Krishna Kumar Gupta expressed concern over the situation, demanding swift repairs and a permanent solution from the electricity department. RJD youth leaders Lalu Kumar Lalan and Nakul Yadav also voiced worries about the deteriorating power infrastructure, threatening agitation if improvements are not made soon. JDU leader Ranjit Rai acknowledged the severity of the issue and assured residents he would discuss it with senior officials to find a lasting solution.

Local residents have urged the electricity department to replace dilapidated wires, faulty equipment, and address other technical shortcomings to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the monsoon season and prevent disruption to daily life.