Essential Notice for Electricity Consumers in Purnia: Power Supply to Remain Suspended Today from 10 AM to 1 PM in 11 KV Madhubani Feeder Due to Tree Branch Trimming
Important and necessary news has emerged for electricity consumers in Bihar's Purnia district. To keep the power system smooth, robust, and uninterrupted in the city, maintenance work is continuously being carried out by the electricity department. Along these lines, a special drive for pruning tree branches is scheduled to be conducted in various areas under the 11 KV Madhubani Feeder. Due to this essential technical work, the power supply in the concerned area will remain completely disrupted on Monday, August 3, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The electricity department has appealed to consumers to finish their essential electricity-related tasks ahead of this scheduled time to avoid any inconvenience.
Why Tree Branch Trimming and Shutdown Are Necessary?
Often during rain or strong winds, tree branches falling on power lines lead to faults and hours of power outages. To find a permanent solution to these problems, the department has taken this step:
Relief from Faults and Sparking: In many areas of the Madhubani feeder, dense tree branches have grown close to the 11 KV high-tension wires. Even a light breeze or storm causes these branches to collide with wires, triggering sparking and frequent abrupt power failures.
Safe and Uninterrupted Supply: The primary objective of the department is to provide safe and tripping-free electricity to consumers. Trimming the branches will minimize the possibility of technical faults in the future.
Which Areas Will Be Affected and the Schedule?
Due to this maintenance work, consumers connected to the Madhubani feeder will face a power outage for a few hours:
Affected Areas: All residential and commercial areas coming under the 11 KV Madhubani feeder will be affected during this period. These mainly include Madhubani market, surrounding colonies, and local pockets connected to the feeder.
Scheduled Time: According to information provided by the electricity department, the shutdown will begin sharply at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 3, and will remain effective until 1:00 PM, lasting for a total of 3 hours. Power supply will be restored immediately upon completion of the work.
Appeal and Precautionary Steps by the Electricity Department
Expecting cooperation from consumers, the electricity department has shared a few essential points:
Prevention of Untoward Incidents: Safety standards are strictly followed during maintenance work, which is why lines are kept completely 'dead'. The department has appealed to citizens and children not to loiter around the work sites unnecessarily.
Appeal for Consumer Cooperation: The Junior Electrical Engineer stated that this power cut is being executed in the interest of consumers so that they can receive continuous power without interruption in the days to come. Therefore, all consumers are requested to cooperate with the electricity department during these 3 hours and fulfill their requirements for water and other essentials ahead of time.
Efforts Toward Modernizing the Electrical Network in the City
To improve the power distribution system in Purnia district, the department is continuously taking such shutdowns to maintain the lines.
Preparation for Seasonal Shifts: With changes in weather, the load on lines and the threat of natural obstacles also vary. Periodic tree pruning and transformer servicing reduce power cut problems to a minimum.
Arrangements for Prompt Restoration: The technical teams of the department are working diligently in the area to complete the maintenance work well within the stipulated three hours and resume smooth power supply right on schedule.
