With possibility of strong winds and heavy rainfall due to cyclone ‘Hudhud’ in some parts of the State, the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company limited (CSPDCl) has made special arrangements to deal with any emergency situation arising of it.
Managing Director of CSPDCl Subodh Kumar Singh has directed the field officers and employees engaged in power transmission and maintenance works to stay at their respective headquarters. The Executive Directors and officers at the level of Chief Engineers of the regional headquarters have been directed to remain alert for the next three days.
Singh ordered to keep a close watch on security of transmission lines, transformers and other electricity equipment. In case of any chances of mishap due to cyclone Hudhud, the power transmission should be immediately stopped and the line staff including expert employees should stay at the office, Singh said.
letters regarding electricity arrangements and safety have been issued to the chief of regional headquarters in this regard on Friday. It has been stated in the letter that in case of any emergency situation the Executive Director (Transmission & Maintenance) posted at company headquarters should be informed immediately, officials said.
It is pertinent to mention that cyclone Hudhud is likely to hit the coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on October 12 and may affect a few regions of Chhattisgarh also. To maintain power supply and fulfill the emergency needs, the field officers have been asked to maintain regular contact with subordinates and offices.