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Lucknow, 26 September. Amidst the continuous heavy rains in the state, the Yogi government has increased special vigilance to maintain uninterrupted power supply. Principal Secretary Energy and Uttar Pradesh. Power Corporation Chairman Ranveer Prasad has instructed officials of all distribution corporations including LESA to continuously monitor the power system and repair local faults in the shortest possible time.
He said that if electricity supply is disrupted anywhere due to rain, active gangs should immediately reach the spot and complete the repair work. Information about local faults should also be conveyed to consumers through communication mediums. In view of the possibility of electrical accidents during rains, instructions have been given to strictly follow safety standards and carry out maintenance work only with safety equipment.
The incidents of breakdowns have increased in the state due to unexpected heavy rains. Most of the faults have been caused by falling trees or their branches. According to Lucknow Control Room, there is information about closure of 716 feeders of 11 KV and 173 sub-stations of 33 KV, which are being continuously monitored.
A 24-hour control room is active in Shakti Bhawan, where six superintending engineers have been deployed. Officials are coordinating with the control room of the Discom to collect information about local faults, gangs, materials and supply disrupted for more than 12 hours. Instructions have also been given for quick disposal of complaints received on 1912.
Due to rain, the demand for electricity has come down from about 28 thousand MW to below 16 thousand MW. Due to low demand, the state is being given 24-hour supply from metros to villages without any cuts. The excess power is being sold in the power exchange. The Chairman has appealed to the consumers to immediately report any incident or breakdown on 1912.
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Shakti Bhawan – 0522-2288737, 2288738
Toll Free – 1912
Madhyanchal – 0522-4950397
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Purvanchal – 0542-2300137
Dakshinanchal – 9412719627
Paschimanchal – 9412749313