Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Musharraf Faruqui, Chairman and Managing Director of Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL), directed officials to remain vigilant to ensure no power disruptions occur during the upcoming rainy season. On Monday, a video conference was held with Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers from the company’s headquarters at Mint Compound.

Speaking on the occasion, the CMD stated that superintending engineers must continuously monitor the power supply situation in the feeders under their jurisdiction and conduct weekly reviews with relevant officials. Special attention should be given to feeders with frequent disruptions, and inspections of lines, distribution transformers, and AB switches should be carried out to prevent recurring issues.

He noted that analysis of feeder disruptions revealed that a significant percentage are caused by tree branches falling on or touching power lines, leading to tripping. Therefore, field staff should conduct patrolling in areas with dense tree cover, drawing on past experiences, and take appropriate measures.

Additionally, during rainfall or when weather department warnings are issued, staff should ensure they are available at their respective offices at all times. Consumer complaints must be addressed promptly to resolve issues. GPS technology has been installed in vehicles under the FOC jurisdiction, enabling quicker response times to reach complainants’ locations.

The CMD highlighted that the TGAIMS survey previously conducted on the 11 kV network has yielded positive results, successfully completing the mapping of power poles, distribution transformers, and other network components. He directed officials to extend this survey to the 33 kV network and LT level as well.