Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : Several parts of the city have been reporting frequent power cuts, including those of extended duration, affecting residents in multiple ways.
With temperatures hovering between 36°C and 37°C, daytime power outages have left residents sweating profusely. All household work came to halt and the heat and humidity was difficult to face without fans and air coolers,” N-11 sector resident Leela Dharashivkar said. In a few areas, including Kranti Chowk, the MSEDCL authorities said breakdown in the distribution network occurred due to road-digging and other unwanted interruptions.
The elevators do not operate and back-up arrangements also get exhausted,” a shop owner from the Kranti chowk area said. When contacted, the state power utility officials said city areas have been witnessing planned outages that are being undertaken to carry out maintenance work ahead of the festive season. Such planned outages will ensure smooth supply during the upcoming Navaratra and Diwali festivals,” a senior MSEDCL official said.
“Such power cuts affect our businesses. One-click reporting of faulty transformers via Mahavitaran app “There was a power cut in our area for as many as six hours today (Wednesday). Several commercial establishments from the Kranti Chowk area complained of frequent power cuts for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. “All planned maintenance cannot be undertaken on Friday itself considering the nature of work and availability of manpower.
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