The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has initiated its pre-monsoon checkup to prevent disruptions for consumers. The program, delayed due to untimely rainfall causing widespread damage to power infrastructure, focuses on emergency repairs to address the damage.
Efforts are concentrated in Nagpur and Wardha districts to conduct necessary repairs and minimize potential power outages. Proactive measures include trimming tree branches near power lines to prevent interruptions. Despite scorching temperatures, reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius in Vidarbha, including Nagpur, and occasional rain and lightning, MSEDCL personnel are dedicated to maintenance tasks.
The vulnerability of MSEDCL’s infrastructure to climate changes emphasizes the need for preemptive actions. Overhanging tree branches pose a significant risk, prompting directives to trim them and prevent potential system damage. Collaboration with local authorities facilitates timely inspection and removal of obstructions like kites, flags, and plastic debris entangled in power lines.
Additionally, MSEDCL ensures essential maintenance tasks like checking oil levels in heaters and replacing worn-out silica gel in breathers. Grounding systems in substations and distribution boxes are reinforced to maintain smooth operations.
Through these pre-monsoon assessments and maintenance tasks, MSEDCL aims to enhance the reliability of its power distribution network, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and protecting consumer interests despite challenging environmental conditions.
MSEDCL officials acknowledge the challenges consumers face due to hot weather and power cuts. They’re working to ensure smooth and safe power supply and request patience and cooperation from consumers during this period.