Massive fire at 66KV Substation; PSPCL Director Distribution Er DPS Grewal visits site and directs officials to carry out work 24x7 to restore power supply
A massive fire broke out at the 66KV Substation, Tajpur Road, on Wednesday at around 5:15 PM, causing extensive damage to two power transformers of 31.5 MVA capacity each.
City Air News
Dec 12, 2024 05:12
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Ludhiana, December 12, 2024: A massive fire broke out at the 66KV Substation, Tajpur Road, on Wednesday at around 5:15 PM, causing extensive damage to two power transformers of 31.5 MVA capacity each.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) Director Distribution, Er. DPS Grewal, visited the site this morning to oversee restoration efforts and directed the staff to expedite the restoration process.
The fire, which originated at the LV Side Bush of one transformer, spread to the second transformer, resulting in a total loss estimated at Rs.7 crore. Firefighters worked tirelessly until 3 AM to control the blaze, after which restoration work commenced.
The incident disrupted electricity supply to approximately 15,000 households connected via six 11KV feeders and affected about 1,000 industrial units supplied through 15 industrial feeders.
During his visit, Er Grewal constituted different teams for carrying out restoration work round the clock to restore power supply completely. He said he would personally monitor the entire restoration work. He strictly directed all the teams to carry out work on war-footing.
Er. Grewal confirmed that residential power supply was restored through alternate sources late Wednesday night. Restoration of supply to industrial units is being prioritised and is expected to be completed today.
Further, he said the power supply from alternative grids would be restored by tonight. He added the affected grid would be put up on operation in parts. Of the two damaged power transformers, one would be completely functional by Sunday and second transformer by coming Thursday. Finally, the power supply would be completely restored by next Thursday.
Er. Grewal said PSPCL is committed to minimising disruptions and swiftly addressing the situation.
He was accompanied by the local PSPCL officials during his visit to the site.
