Pre-monsoon showers trigger CESC alert over power safety risks
The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has issued an alert due to pre-monsoon showers in southern Karnataka. The advisory warns residents and farmers about potential electrical hazards and outlines precautionary measures taken by CESC. The utility is prepared to respond to emergencies and urges the public to report any incidents related to electrical safety.
- ▪CESC has gone on alert due to pre-monsoon showers and gusty winds in southern Karnataka.
- ▪The advisory warns against possible electrical hazards during the rainy season.
- ▪Residents are urged to report incidents such as fallen electric wires and damaged poles through a 24×7 helpline.
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With pre-monsoon showers and gusty winds intensifying across southern Karnataka, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has gone on alert and issued a public advisory warning residents and farmers against possible electrical hazards during the rainy season.CESC said it has taken precautionary measures across its jurisdiction covering Mysuru, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Hassan and Mandya districts following the onset of pre-monsoon rains, which could increase the risk of snapped power lines, damaged electric poles and transformer-related incidents.The advisory comes amid increasing pre-monsoon activity in the region, raising concerns over rain-related power disruptions and electrical accidents.In a press release issued on Friday, CESC officials said field staff and local…
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