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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Storm in, power out: Delhi sees widespread outages
New Delhi: A thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall late Saturday night led to widespread power disruptions across several parts of the capital. The downpour, which also caused significant waterlogging and uprooted trees, impacted the power infrastructure, resulting in service interruptions in various localities, senior officials said. Long outages were reported in Mundka, Jaffarpur, Hari Nagar, Madipur, Tagore Garden, Chattarpur and parts of Pitampura, Rohini, Model Town, Mukherjee Nagar, Timarpur, Mayapuri, Sangam Vihar, Nand Nagri, Karawal Nagar, Ram Nagar, Bara Hindu Rao and Trilok Puri. Officials said the damage was primarily caused by tree branches falling on electric cables and water entering key installations. "Operations and maintenance teams were on high alert. Quick response teams were deployed to attend to the complaints," said a BSES spokesperson. "While supply was restored quickly in most areas, delays in some pockets happened because of the need to wait for water levels to recede and the extent of damage caused by the fallen trees," he added. The spokesperson added that in several areas, electricity was switched off temporarily to prevent electrocution. A senior official from the power department said, "Tree cutting and removal is a time-consuming process and requires coordination with civic agencies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo We took all possible steps to ensure public safety." In Bawana, Ghogha Village, Sector 25 Rohini, DSIIDC Narela, Sultanpuri, Sector 22 Rohini, Karala, Badli, Siraspur, Avantika, Mangolpuri, RU Block Pitampura, Rithala Village, NIA Phase-1 Naraina, Kailash Enclave (Rani Bagh), Rampura, Inderpuri, and Pooth Village, long power outages were reported. "A few installations were damaged due to the thunderstorm. Our teams began restoration immediately, and supply resumed once conditions normalised," said a Tata Power-DDL spokesperson. BSES suffered widespread damage across south, west, east and central Delhi. Around 60 electric poles broke or saw severe damaged, and around 10 transformers or substation parts (including LT Air Circuit Breakers and transformers) sustained damage due to falling trees or debris. Overhead cables and conductors were affected in many locations, resulting in temporary outages across multiple neighbourhoods. In the Tata Power DDL area, severe damage to electrical infrastructure was reported. At least 13 high-tension poles and 43 low- tension poles broke. Also, 257 trees fell on power lines, and 187 service lines or jumpers were broken. Govt has also asked discoms to keep their quick response team ready for thunderstorms so that power can be restored quickly.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Delhi braces for 9,000 MW power surge with AI tools, emergency crews
With Delhi's power demand expected to reach a record 9 ,000 MW this summer, surpassing last year's peak of 8,656 MW, Delhi govt has directed discoms to be fully prepared to handle the surge. Officials said that discoms have been told to work on four fronts: anticipating demand, ensuring preparedness, arranging supply, managing demand, and handling faults and redundancy. The officials highlighted the crucial role of Rajasthan's Rawatbhata nuclear power plant in meeting the growing energy requirements. "There are sufficient power tie-ups through long-term, medium-term, and short-term purchase agreements aligned with load projections to meet the 9,000 MW peak demand ," they said, adding, "To manage sudden spikes, power will also be sourced from power exchanges." To enhance demand forecasting, discoms have been instructed to adopt advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, enabling accurate predictions vital for reliable power supply. Additionally, quick response teams (QRTs) are to be kept ready for emergencies, especially during extreme weather events like thunderstorms, to restore power promptly. Recently, discom BSES faced widespread damage across south, west, east, and central Delhi due to severe storms. Around 60 electric poles were broken or severely damaged, and around 10 transformers or substation parts (including LT Air Circuit Breakers and transformers) sustained damage due to falling trees or debris. Overhead cables and conductors were affected in many locations, resulting in temporary outages across multiple neighbourhoods. At many sites, large trees uprooted by the storm fell on electric lines, poles, and substations, obstructing roads and delaying access for emergency repair teams, said sources. A discom official said, "Despite the extensive damage, BSES activated its emergency protocols and restoration plans within minutes of the storm. QRTs were deployed with insulated tools and safety equipment. Weather alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) were closely monitored, allowing pre-positioning of teams and coordination with agencies like PWD, MCD, and horticulture departments for swift tree removal." In areas like Karawal Nagar, Maujpur, and Kardampuri, repairs to high and low tension Air Breaker circuits were completed following damage caused by fallen trees. In Tata Power DDL's jurisdiction, 13 high tension and 43 low tension poles were broken, with 257 trees and 187 service lines affected. The outages impacted areas including Civil Lines, Wazirabad, Dheerpur, Model Town, Gulabi Bagh, Delhi University, and Burari. TPDDL said power was restored through alternate sources in most areas except Civil Lines, Wazirabad, Dheerpur, Indra Vihar, and Model Town, where overloading of alternate sources delayed restoration..
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Power up for peak of 9,000MW, Delhi govt tells discoms
New Delhi: With Delhi's power demand expected to reach a record 9,000 MW this summer, surpassing last year's peak of 8,656 MW, Delhi govt has directed discoms to be fully prepared to handle the surge. Officials said that discoms have been told to work on four fronts: anticipating demand, ensuring preparedness, arranging supply, managing demand, and handling faults and redundancy. The officials highlighted the crucial role of Rajasthan's Rawatbhata nuclear power plant in meeting the growing energy requirements. "There are sufficient power tie-ups through long-term, medium-term, and short-term purchase agreements aligned with load projections to meet the 9,000 MW peak demand," they said, adding, "To manage sudden spikes, power will also be sourced from power exchanges. " To enhance demand forecasting, discoms have been instructed to adopt advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, enabling accurate predictions vital for reliable power supply. Additionally, quick response teams (QRTs) are to be kept ready for emergencies, especially during extreme weather events like thunderstorms, to restore power promptly. Recently, discom BSES faced widespread damage across south, west, east, and central Delhi due to severe storms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Around 60 electric poles were broken or severely damaged, and around 10 transformers or substation parts (including LT Air Circuit Breakers and transformers) sustained damage due to falling trees or debris. Overhead cables and conductors were affected in many locations, resulting in temporary outages across multiple neighbourhoods. At many sites, large trees uprooted by the storm fell on electric lines, poles, and substations, obstructing roads and delaying access for emergency repair teams, said sources. A discom official said, "Despite the extensive damage, BSES activated its emergency protocols and restoration plans within minutes of the storm. QRTs were deployed with insulated tools and safety equipment. Weather alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) were closely monitored, allowing pre-positioning of teams and coordination with agencies like PWD, MCD, and horticulture departments for swift tree removal. " In areas like Karawal Nagar, Maujpur, and Kardampuri, repairs to high and low tension Air Breaker circuits were completed following damage caused by fallen trees. In Tata Power DDL's jurisdiction, 13 high tension and 43 low tension poles were broken, with 257 trees and 187 service lines affected. The outages impacted areas including Civil Lines, Wazirabad, Dheerpur, Model Town, Gulabi Bagh, Delhi University, and Burari. TPDDL said power was restored through alternate sources in most areas except Civil Lines, Wazirabad, Dheerpur, Indra Vihar, and Model Town, where overloading of alternate sources delayed restoration.. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
