Power Supply to Remain Disrupted for Three Hours on August 8 Due to Tree Branch Cutting Work

Power Supply to Remain Disrupted for Three Hours on August 8 Due to Tree Branch Cutting Work

Purnia: Power supply will remain disrupted in several parts of Purnia city on August 8 due to tree branch cutting work along the 11 KV DIG feeder. According to the electricity department, the power supply will remain shut from 9 am to 12 noon on Saturday to facilitate the work.

The affected areas will include DIG Chowk, European Colony, Bacha Jail and several nearby localities connected to the DIG feeder. Residents and commercial establishments in these areas may face inconvenience during the scheduled power shutdown.

The electricity department has planned the tree branch cutting work to ensure the safety and reliability of the power supply system. Branches growing close to electrical wires can cause faults and interruptions, particularly during rain and strong winds. Cutting such branches is therefore considered necessary to prevent potential electrical hazards and unexpected power outages.

Power Supply to Remain Shut from 9 am to 12 noon

According to the schedule, the 11 KV DIG feeder will remain switched off from 9 am to 12 noon on August 8. During this period, consumers connected to the feeder will not receive electricity.

The department has appealed to residents to plan their essential activities in advance, keeping the scheduled power cut in mind. Households that depend on electricity for water pumps, charging electronic devices and other daily activities have been advised to complete such tasks before the shutdown begins.

The three-hour power interruption may also affect shops and small businesses operating in the affected areas. Business owners have been advised to make arrangements accordingly.

DIG Chowk and European Colony Among Affected Areas

DIG Chowk and European Colony are among the major areas expected to be affected by the shutdown. Bacha Jail and other localities connected to the feeder will also experience an interruption in electricity supply.

Residents in these areas will have to deal with the power cut during the morning hours. People have been advised to ensure that essential household work is completed before 9 am.

The electricity department is expected to restore supply after the maintenance work is completed. As per the scheduled plan, power supply should resume after 12 noon, although the exact timing may depend on the progress of the work and technical conditions.

Why Tree Branch Cutting Is Necessary

Trees and electrical lines often come into close contact in urban areas. As branches grow, they can come dangerously close to power lines. During rain and strong winds, the possibility of branches touching or falling on electrical wires increases.

Such incidents can cause short circuits, line faults and tripping of feeders. In some cases, large branches may fall directly onto power lines, resulting in prolonged power outages and requiring additional time for repair work.

To prevent such problems, electricity departments regularly carry out maintenance work and remove branches that pose a threat to electrical infrastructure.

The tree branch cutting work planned on the DIG feeder on August 8 is part of this preventive maintenance effort.

Special Attention to Electrical Safety During Monsoon

The need for such maintenance becomes particularly important during the monsoon season. Rain and strong winds can increase the risk of trees and branches coming into contact with power lines.

Ensuring the safety of electrical infrastructure is an important responsibility of the electricity department. Switching off the feeder during the maintenance operation will also provide a safer working environment for electricity personnel.

The department is expected to complete the work within the scheduled period so that power supply can be restored to consumers as soon as possible.

Appeal for Consumer Cooperation

The electricity department has appealed to consumers in the affected areas to cooperate during the scheduled shutdown.

Officials have said that the tree branch cutting work is necessary to improve electrical safety and ensure more reliable power supply in the future. Although consumers will face temporary inconvenience, completing the maintenance work can help reduce the risk of faults caused by trees and branches.

Residents have been advised to plan their activities according to the shutdown schedule. Those who need to operate water pumps, charge mobile phones or electronic devices, or complete other electricity-dependent household work can do so before 9 am.

Shops and Businesses May Also Be Affected

The areas around DIG Chowk and European Colony have a number of shops and small commercial establishments. The morning power shutdown could temporarily affect their operations.

Businesses that depend on electrically operated equipment may need to make alternative arrangements for the three-hour period. However, the disruption is scheduled only for the maintenance period, after which normal electricity supply is expected to resume.

Temporary Inconvenience for Better Power Safety

Maintenance activities such as tree branch cutting are aimed at making the electricity distribution network safer and more reliable. Removing branches close to electrical wires can reduce the risk of faults and interruptions caused by trees.

Although a three-hour power cut may cause inconvenience to residents and businesses, such preventive maintenance is important for avoiding more serious and unexpected outages during storms and heavy rainfall.

Supply Expected to Resume After 12 Noon

As per the department's schedule, electricity supply through the 11 KV DIG feeder will remain disrupted from 9 am to 12 noon on August 8. Once the tree branch cutting work is completed, the feeder will be restored and power supply will resume.

Consumers in DIG Chowk, European Colony, Bacha Jail and other connected areas have been advised to take note of the scheduled shutdown and make necessary preparations.