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New Delhi, July 29, 2010 Press Release



BSES fully geared-up for the monsoon months


 

Monsoons have arrived to everyone’s delight. At BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), we have undertaken all possible steps to ensure that our customers continue to enjoy pleasant weather and an uninterrupted power supply. Monsoons also bring with them, their own set of unique problems and issues - at times beyond the control of a discoms influence. Adhering to simple safety guidelines, together, BSES and its customers can help each other ensure safe and incident free monsoons.


Common monsoon related issues

 

Some of the unique problems during monsoons like heavy rain, water-logging, strong winds, uprooting of trees/ falling branches, etc at times damage electricity installations. In order to safeguard human lives and equipment, at times, it becomes necessary to switch off the electricity supply to an affected area as a precautionary measure.


Preventive Maintenance undertaken by BRPL/BYPL to prevent moisture related breakdowns/incidents in South, West, East and Central Delhi



Moreover, in order to minimize inconvenience to its customers, BRPL and BYPL have directed their Operations & Maintenance personnel to attend to any such problem on a war-footing so that power is restored at the earliest.


“Even though BRPL and BYPL have provided/ repaired fencing around all plinth and pole mounted transformers, there could be instances, where miscreants may damage the same. In such instances, citizens / RWA’s are requested to immediately alert BSES by calling 39999707 (BRPL) and 39999808 (BYPL)” so that necessary action can be taken”, said a BSES official.


Advisory for customers


“Due to water-logging, chances of electricity related mishaps and incidents are especially high during the monsoon season. BSES urges customers to stay away from all electrical installations like electricity poles, sub-stations, transformers, streetlights etc and educate children not to play near them, even if they are barricaded. This will go a long way in ensuring an incident free monsoons”, said Mr Gopal Saxena, CEO, BRPL.


“It is important for every one to keep a “Tester” at home. If a switch or a wall of your house is wet, do not touch it. First use the “tester” to check if there is electricity leakage. Also, please have the internal wiring of your premises checked by a qualified electrician for leakages regularly. Though discoms have made proper safety arrangements, but life is precious. If an electric pole, etc is surrounded by water, please stay away from it”, said Mr Ramesh Narayanan, CEO, BYPL.


“Customers are also advised to install Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB). This simple yet a very useful device – mandatory of connections of 5 KW and above - detects even a small “current to earth” (earth leakage) in one’s premises, automatically tripping and disconnecting the electricity supply to the premises / equipment, thus preventing serious mishaps. Since chances of electricity leakages are high during the monsoons, ELCB will go a long way in preventing mishaps”, remarked a BSES official.


According to a BSES spokesperson, “BSES urges customers to also take safety precautions and inform their local offices in case of any breakdown. Please cooperate with our personnel who are engaged in the work of restoration of supply and attending to breakdowns for faster restoration of power”


BRPL and BYPL, Delhi’s premier power distribution companies are committed to ensuring quality and reliable electricity supply to all their consumers.


Visit www.bsesdelhi.com

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For further information please contact:


Prashant Dua

Chandra P Kamat

Corporate Communications

Corporate Communications

39999870 / 9312007822

39999642/9350130304


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