In the wake of soaring temperature d to ensure city people do not suffer from heat, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has decided to not to cut off power after 11am in the city.
Implementing the “heat action plan†MSEDCL said there will be no power shutdown for the entire summer season adding that all the work related to maintenance will be completed within 11 am.
MSEDCL has also undertaken pre-monsoon works that involves cutting of tree branches that infringe with overhead electricity wires, overhauling of transformers, strengthening insulation and other related works. For such works it is necessary to shutdown power supply with pre-informed scheduled to avoid inconvenience to customers.
However, in case of any sudden break down, the company has requested the people to contact at its toll free number.