Public fume over protracted power supply cut
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, May 09 2024:
Thoubal denizens are expressing strong resentment over allegecf failure by Manipur State Power.
Company Limited (MSPCL) to resume supply of power in areas affected by the hail -storm on May 5.Among others, Khongjom, Tekcham, Langathel, Wangjing, Lamding, Heirok, Salungpham, Uyal, Wangbal and Kairembikhok area continue to reel under darkness for the last five days.
Speaking to media persons, people questioned competency of the power department to repair damaged structures and sub-stations.
The locals disclosed that on enquiring over the blackout, Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) officials informed that all the damaged electric poles and snapped wires have been repaired from their side and power supply can be restored from Thursday night.
But the issue is that the sub-stations concerned are not getting power supply for restoring power.
On being asked regarding the matter, the officials replied that the power has not been connected to the sub-stations as seven poles connecting the sub-stations suffered damages in the May 5 hailstorm 5, while adding MSPCL is responsible for repairing of the said posts, they said.
The locals further pointed out that contrary to re-installation of uprooted posts and repairing of snapped wires in affected villages, MSPCL's failure to repair the seven-particular posts even after four days merits explanation.