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Madurai Plunged into Darkness: Six-Hour Power Cuts Grip City
3 Oct
Summary
- Madurai faces prolonged, unplanned power outages lasting up to six hours.
- Tangedco cites aging components and delayed maintenance for the failures.
- Residents protested a recent six-hour blackout, blocking roads in frustration.
Madurai is grappling with severe and extended power outages, with some disruptions lasting up to six hours. These unplanned cuts have significantly inconvenienced residents. Tangedco, the state electricity board, has cited the need to replace old components that are well past their operational lifespan as a primary cause for the ongoing issues.
Frustration among residents has reached a boiling point, leading to direct action. In one instance, angered by a six-hour unannounced power cut, residents gathered and blocked a road near the TNEB office. This incident highlights the growing discontent with the unreliable power supply, which residents report worsens during rainy weather.
To address the persistent problems, Tangedco is undertaking a project to install approximately 500 new V cross arms and 800 guarding cross arms across the city. These installations are intended to resolve frequent points of failure, particularly those exacerbated by years of inadequate maintenance. The total investment for this infrastructure upgrade is around Rs 15 lakh, which also includes the acquisition of safety equipment for workers.
Officials express confidence that these replacements will restore a stable power supply to Madurai, improving reliability even amidst adverse weather conditions like heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The project is expected to bring much-needed relief to citizens experiencing these disruptive power cuts.
