Days before monsoon strikes Delhi, major power distribution companies in the national capital on Saturday claimed that they are prepared to check incidents of moisture-related breakdowns through a series of measures. Power major BSES, which supplies electricity to around 70 per cent of Delhi, said its two discoms — BRPl and BYPl — have given a gap between the ground and the base of transformers in low-lying areas and have undertaken the task of pruning trees to prevent entangling of cables.
The other measures include cleaning rooftops to avoid water logging that may lead to seepage and moisture and ensuring proper fencing around all plinth and pole-mounted transformers.
“We urge people to alert BSES in case somebody comes across fallen trees and branches on electricity wires due to rain or strong winds. This will enable us to take prompt corrective action,” an official statement said.