The power distribution companies BSES and Tata Power-DDL have prepaped detailed plans to deal with the monsoon season through preventive maintenance of equipment to avoid chances of electricity-related mishaps and outages that are common during the rains.
A senior BSES official said that the monsoon action plan has an integrated and proactive approach which is not only aimed at ensuring consumers’ or installations’ safety but also is aimed at minimising the down time of power supply arising out of exigencies during monsoon.
In an advisory issued by the BSES, it said that people should stay away from electrical installation such as poles and transformers and stop children from playing near them. “The main switch should be turned off in case of water logging, and earth leakage circuit breaker should be installed.
