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TNPDCL stocks emergency gear ahead of monsoon season
The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), Coimbatore Region, has stocked emergency materials and formed response teams to address power supply disruptions and prevent electrical accidents during the north-east monsoon. Chief Engineer (Distribution) T. Sumathi said adequate quantities of electric poles, transformers, conductors and restoration equipment had been stocked at strategic locations.
Emergency response teams have been formed at section, sub-division and division levels. Vulnerable and flood-prone areas are being monitored, with priority given to hospitals, drinking water schemes and other essential services. The corporation advised the public to avoid touching fallen electric poles or snapped wires, switch off mains supply if floodwater enters premises, and report hazards to the 24-hour helpline at 94987 94987.
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The advisory puts the onus on both the utility and the public. TNPDCL has prepositioned equipment and formed multi-tier response teams, which should reduce restoration time during the monsoon. However, the effectiveness depends on field staff reaching affected areas during flooding. Residents are expected to take preventive measures such as installing a 30 mA residual current device. The next step is public compliance and reporting of hazards to the 24-hour helpline.
Source: thehindu.com
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