Seven transformers destroyed, one person injured
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, July 03 2017:
Seven transformers of MSPDCL, Jiribam Feeder number 3 (Tipaimukh Feeder) were destroyed following the heavy winds and lightning storm at Jiribam district in the last few days .
One individual, identified as Salam Uddin (20) s/o Abdun Ajit of Jarolpokpi village sustained injuries when the transformers short circuited and was rushed to Jiribam Hospital for treatment .
The seven transformers which were destroyed are Jarolpokpi Village (11KV/440, 63 KVA DTR), Jarolpokpi ATC/ITC Mobile Tower, Jiribam (11KV/440, 25 KVA DTR), Nunkhal Village (11KV/440, 16 KVA DTR), Leishabithol Village (11KV/440, 25 KVA DTR), Chhotobekra Village (11KV/440, 63 KVA DTR), Modhurpur Village (11KV/440, 25 KVA DTR) and Binselu Village (11KV/440, 16 KVA DTR) .
The people have appealed to the authority concerned to provide necessary aid for the injured person and to repair the burnt transformers at the earliest.