Power outage due to technical fault in Pune; citizens inconvenienced
Highlights
- Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad town experienced a power outage today morning
- Efforts were on to restore the power supply
- There was a power outage in all parts of the city, except Shivajinagar and Kothrud
Pune city and its neighbouring Pimpri Chinchwad town experienced a power outage on Wednesday morning due to a technical fault, causing inconvenience to citizens. Efforts were on to restore the power supply, officials said.
There was a power outage in all parts of the city, except Shivajinagar and Kothrud, since 6 am on Wednesday, an official of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) said.
The technical fault took place in the 400 KV lines which provide high-pressure power supply to key substations in Chakan and Lonikand areas, according to the power utility.
"The technical failure might have occurred due to the fog and dew. A technical team of the power company is working on a war-footing to restore the power supply," the official said.
The power supply is likely to resume by 11 am, he said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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