Delhi discoms issue advisory to prevent accidents during rains

Power discoms in the city on Monday issued an advisory urging people to avoid electricity-related accidents even as they have begun undertaking measures under the Monsoon action plan to minimise moisture-related breakdowns and rain-related disruptions.

A BSES spokesperson said that during the monsoon, waterlogging increases the chances of electricity-related mishaps. Simple precautions like staying away from electrical installations, such as electricity poles, substations, transformers and streetlights, and preventing children from playing near electrical installations, can prevent accidents.

The BSES spokesperson said consumers should also get electrical wiring at their premises checked by a licensed contractor and switch off the main supply in case of waterlogging or leakage in the meter cabin.

Installing an earth leakage circuit breaker helps prevent shocks and mishaps; wet switches need to be avoided, and instead, a tester could be used to detect if current is leaking, the official said.

Power theft through hooking can be a serious safety hazard, especially during the monsoon, and should be avoided, the spokesperson said, and added that the BSES discoms have to, at times, switch off the power supply in vulnerable or waterlogged areas in the interest of public safety.

Talking about the Monsoon action plan, the spokesperson said BSES discoms follow an integrated and proactive approach, and measures are being undertaken to minimise moisture-related breakdowns and rain-related disruptions.

In case of an emergency or power disruption, consumers can reach BSES through call centres, WhatsApp and mobile apps. War rooms have been set up and quick response teams deployed to respond swiftly to monsoon-related exigencies.

BSES has also launched a campaign to sensitise consumers on monsoon safety precautions, the official said.