BSES is geared up for the monsoons by undertaking extensive pre-monsoon and preventive maintenance of its equipment. To reduce the incidence of moisture related breakdowns, BSES discoms are taking active measures to minimise the accumulation of moisture in the grids and panels, includes height of the foundation (base) of transformers in low-lying areas increased to safe levels, cleaning roof tops to avoid water logging that in turn may create seepage and moisture in the switchgear, cleaning trenches and pruning of trees in co-ordination with civic agencies, wherever feasible, to prevent entangling with overhead BSES cables.
“We urge all to alert BSES in case somebody comes across fallen trees/branches on electricity wires due to rain or strong winds. This will enable us to take prompt corrective action. We also request people to stay away from an electric pole or an electric installation, if it is surrounded by water,” said BSES spokesperson.
BSES has also issued advisory for their customers in a bid to avoid accidents during rainy season. “Stay away from electrical installations like electricity poles, sub-stations, transformers, streetlights, caution children from playing near electricity installations, even if they are barricaded and Advise children not play in parks that are water logged,” said BSES in a press statement.
In case of an emergency or during the case of fallen cable, pole exposed wiring, South and west Delhi people can inform on 39999707 and East and Central Delhi people may inform on 39999808 on emergency.