Telangana: Faulty wiring, unsafe power usage take a heavy toll

HYDERABAD: Electrical short circuits have emerged as the second leading cause of fire accidents in Telangana this year with 2,226 incidents reported. This raises serious concerns over ageing electrical infrastructure, unsafe power usage and weak enforcement of fire safety norms, says Telangana fire services department data.

There was a steady increase in fires linked to faulty wiring and electrical overloads, particularly in Hyderabad’s densely populated residential and commercial areas. Many buildings, in older localities especially, continue to depend on outdated wiring systems unable to cope with modern demands.