Extensive preventive steps taken to face rain season: Power firms in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Power discoms have completed extensive preventive maintenance before monsoon in the national capital to ensure uninterrupted power supply, said officials. To reduce the incidence of moisture- related breakdowns, active measures have been taken to minimise accumulation of moisture in the grids and panels, said a press statement issued by the BSES.

Height of the foundation (base) of transformers in lowlying areas has been increased to safety levels to prevent issues caused by waterlogging, which may create seepage and moisture in the switchgear. Proper fencing around all plinth-and-pole-mounted transformers has also been done, added the statement. Some of the unique problems during monsoon are waterlogging, strong winds uprooting trees and falling of branches that damage electricity installations.