Maharashtra: 8-hour power outage in several areas of Pimpri Chinchwad after cat climbs transmission equipment
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra: 8-hour power outage in several areas of Pimpri Chinchwad after cat climbs transmission equipment

India TV News  

Highlights A cat had climbed on transmission equipment which led to the technical fault, officials said As many as 60,000 consumers were affected The power supply was restored due to the efforts of officials using alternative power sub-stations Several areas in Pimpri Chinchwad city near Pune in Maharashtra experienced a power outage for hours on Wednesday. Officials from the state power utility said a cat had climbed on transmission equipment which led to the technical fault. "A cat entered into a 22 KV yard of a transformer in Bhosari on Wednesday morning following which areas like Bhosari, Akurdi and surrounding localities experienced the power outage," an MSEDCL official said. The official said that the power supply was restored due to the efforts of officials using alternative power sub-stations.

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1 year, 8 months ago

Temporary power outage in Talegaon

Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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India Today  

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3 years ago

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Firstpost  

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3 years ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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4 years, 5 months ago

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Firstpost  

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4 years, 5 months ago

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Live Mint  

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4 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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