An unexpected power outage left residents in several areas near Dhanori, particularly in the Kalwad locality, grappling with inconvenience this evening. The disruption, caused by road digging work conducted by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), affected normal activities and prompted efforts from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to address the issue promptly.
Power Restored in Most Areas: According to an official statement from MSEDCL, electricity has been successfully restored to most affected parts, except for a specific section in the Kalwad area near Dhanori. The disruption, initially reported at 5 pm, resulted from the ongoing road digging work by PMC. MSEDCL teams are actively working to rectify the issue, and they anticipate complete restoration within the next two hours.
Road Digging Causes Wire Damage: The delay in resolving the power outage is attributed to the damage caused to a major wire in the affected location during the road digging work. The situation is being diligently addressed by MSEDCL technicians and workers.
Importance of Coordinated Permissions: Senior officials from MSEDCL emphasized the importance of seeking permissions from the electricity distribution authority when civic activities, particularly road digging, involve infrastructure related to electricity. While acknowledging that PMC does not require explicit permission for various types of work, the incident underscores the significance of coordination to minimize disruptions.
Residents affected by the power outage expressed their concerns over the inconvenience caused and urged civic authorities to ensure better coordination between PMC and MSEDCL to prevent such disruptions in the future
