The electricity company asked people to check home wiring, plugs and switches for frayed insulation
People can make use of the CESC helpline 1912 during all fire hazards and electrical mishaps during the festival of lights. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news. Mysuru: Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has advised people to follow all safety guidelines for Deepavali celebrations to prevent fire hazards during the festival of lights. In a release, it advised people to follow all safety guidelines and precautions to make illumination arrangements for their shops, homes and public streets. It asked people to check home wiring, plugs and switches for frayed insulation or loose connections. It also suggests avoiding overloading sockets by plugging multiple heavy string appliances or extension boards into a single board, as this causes overheating and short circuits. It also directed the people not to touch switches, sockets and electrical connections with wet hands and to keep outdoor connections protected from moisture. CESC also asked the people to avoid burning firecrackers near electricity poles, power lines and power transformers, besides keeping diyas, candles and firecrackers a safe distance away from electrical boards, board meters and other electrical connections. Managing director of CESC MS Archana appealed to people for safe celebrations of Deepavali festival, strictly following the guidelines to avoid mishaps. Download the TOI App.