In view of the continuous heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions in Uttarakhand, high alert has been declared in the Energy Corporation. The Managing Director of the Corporation has issued instructions to all engineers, field engineers and line staff to remain alert 24 hours a day and continuously monitor the power supply. Especially in the mountainous areas, they have been asked to remain ready with additional equipment. Along with this, the work is being regularly monitored from the headquarters while banning leave.
Instructions to field workers to remain alert 24 hours a day and give quick response
Managing Director Anil Kumar said that it is challenging to maintain uninterrupted power supply in disaster-like situations, but the Energy Corporation is fully committed to providing smooth power supply to the consumers. For this, disaster response teams have been deployed in all the districts, which will take immediate action in any emergency.
Regular monitoring from the headquarters with additional equipment in hilly areas
Special instructions have been given to the field staff that all executive engineers, assistant engineers and junior engineers should remain stationed in their areas and ensure regular patrolling and inspection. Information about wire breakage, pole fall or power interruption should be immediately given to the headquarters and the concerned control room. All line staff will have to compulsorily use safety equipment. Power supply should be restored by taking special precautions in rain, storm or landslide affected areas. Control rooms will be active 24 hours, so that consumers can get quick help.
Appeal of Energy Corporation to consumers
Energy Corporation has appealed to consumers to take special precautions in adverse weather and stay away from broken or fallen electric wires and poles. Immediately inform the toll free number 1912 of Energy Corporation or the nearest sub-institution about any power interruption or accident. Do not use electrical equipment with wet hands and keep them safe from moisture and rain. Do not try to touch or remove fallen poles or wires yourself. In case of waterlogging, immediately inform the Energy Corporation.
