45 transformers damaged in last 3 days due to rain
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Ranchi: Monsoon triggered rainfall over the past week has taken a toll on electricity supply across several parts of the city, causing inconvenience to residents. According to the Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL), more than 45 power transformers were damaged due to persistent rainfall, leading to prolonged power outages in many areas in the last three days.
Sources said that 200 transformers were down since the onset of monsoon, but they are working actively to restore them.
The most affected localities include Namkum, Doranda, Chutia, Hatia, and Tatilswae, where residents are experiencing partial blackouts and intermittent supply. Officials stated that short circuits, blown fuses, and water-logged cables were among the most common issues reported during the past three days of heavy downpour.
General secretary of the Ranchi Supply Area Board at JBVNL, Manmohan Kumar, said, "During rain, transformers, fuses, and underground cables often get affected. Strong winds make things worse by damaging overhead lines. Our crew are on standby and working continuously despite adverse weather, but maintenance takes time, which results in outages in impacted zones."
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Field technicians are reportedly working round-the-clock to restore power supply, prioritising critical infrastructure and densely populated areas.
"The rainwater seeps into the distribution boxes, causing short circuits. We've deployed maintenance teams in affected areas, but continuous rain has slowed progress," said D N Sahu, electrical superintendent engineer at JBVNL of Ranchi Zone. As per JBVNL officials, there are 18 sub-divisional officers, each assisted by a team of three mechanics responsible for carrying out maintenance work.
Several areas, including New Colony, Hyder Ali Road, and Kokar, experienced repeated power cuts since last night. Although supply was briefly restored in the morning, electricity returned after 10:30 am. Similar outages lasting around five hours were reported in Namkum, Sidroll, Chuna Bhatta Ratu, Kokar, Tiril Road, and Sunder Vihar on Sunday and Monday.
Neha Lakra, a resident of Chunna Bhatta, said, "It's difficult to manage daily chores without power. Sometimes water for drinking and bathing isn't available because the motor doesn't work during power outages."
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