Stay away from electrical installations such as poles, sub-stations, transformers, and streetlights
In a bid to prevent any electricity-related untoward incident in the city during monsoon, the state Discoms are taking safety measures, conducting regular inspections, and issuing notices in this regard.
In fact, in a special drive, the Tata Power-DDL (TPDDL) has already inspected 31,015 poles, fencings, pillar boxes, and streetlight poles accessible to the general public. Inspections have also been carried out at prominent places such as ATMs and markets to ensure that there is no leakage of electricity.
Besides, in another special drive, as many as 425 electric installations adjacent to various schools have been inspected to ensure children's safety during the rainy season. Besides, following the inspection of 3,224 ATMs, MCD poles, and fancy lights, as many as 47 notices have sent to the authorities concerned as Electric Leakage Circuit Breakers were not found at some locations.
According to the TPDDLdata, as many as 21 incidents of electrocution or flash burns have been reported in the last two years. "The most affected are the small children, who are oblivious to the dangers of overhead lines. Illegal encroachments only add to the woes. The situation further aggravates during the monsoon season," a TPDDL spokesperson said.
The BSES Discom, which supplies electricity to central, east, west, and south Delhi, has also taken various steps, including increasing the height of the base of transformers in low-lying areas. The officials said they have also cleaned the roof tops so that seepage of moisture in the switchgear can be prevented.
In addition, awareness drives are being held to educate consumers about the safety measures needed to be taken. "We are engaging resident welfare associations (RWAs) in the safety drive. A monsoon advisory has also been published in the monthly newsletter going with the bills," a BSES official said.
At the same time, the TPDDL is distributing leaflets and organising nukkad nataks in the city. "Safety sessions will be organised in over 180 schools covering 70,000 students in August. Starting in the last week of July, volunteers will spread awareness regarding the disadvantages of using Chinese or metallic 'manjha'. Safety Guidelines Leaflets will also be distributed among schoolchildren and general public, and 60 nukkad nataks will be organised to sensitise the people about electric safety during monsoon," the official said.
STAYING SAFE
- Stay away from electrical installations such as poles, sub-stations, transformers, and streetlights.
- Caution children against playing near electricity installations, even if they are barricaded.
- Advise children to not play in waterlogged parks.
- Get entire wiring in your premises thoroughly checked and tested by a licensed electrical contractor.
- Put off the main switch in case there is waterlogging or leakage in the meter cabin. Put on the main switch only after ensuring that all faults have been rectified.
- Install an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) to help avoid shocks.
- Keep a 'tester' at home. If a switch is wet, touch it only with a 'tester'.
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