Despite the ongoing heavy rainfall in the Jodhpur region over the past two days, the teams of Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (Discom) have remained on high alert, working tirelessly on the ground. While normal life has been disrupted due to the torrential rains, the Discom officials and technical staff continued their field visits to ensure uninterrupted power supply. Notably, women engineers also played an active role in the field during the rains, contributing equally to fault detection and power restoration efforts.
Incidents of fallen electric poles and technical faults in transformers were reported during the rains. However, the Discom teams responded promptly, initiating repair work without delay. Their swift action and dedication provided much-needed relief to consumers during these testing times.
604 Power Outage Complaints Resolved, 73 Safety Issues Handled Immediately
During the rains, Jodhpur Discom received a total of 604 power outage complaints, all of which were addressed promptly at the site. In addition, 73 critical safety-related complaints were prioritized and resolved immediately. This entire operation was closely monitored by Jodhpur Discom’s Managing Director, Dr. Bhanwarlal, who remained in constant touch with field officers, reviewing the situation and issuing timely instructions.
Dr. Bhanwarlal Appeals for Caution; Shares 7 Key Safety Tips
Managing Director Dr. Bhanwarlal has urged the public to observe all necessary precautions related to electricity during the rainy season. He also shared seven essential safety tips to prevent any electrical accidents during this time:
Do not touch any electrical appliances with wet hands.
Maintain a safe distance from open wires and electric poles.
Avoid going near transformers or fuse conductor structures.
Get your home's earthing checked regularly.
Avoid using temporary electrical connections.
Report issues immediately to the helpline number 18001806045.
Prevent children from playing in waterlogged areas.
Dr. Bhanwarlal emphasized that while maintaining power supply is the department’s responsibility, public alertness is equally important. He has instructed all Superintending Engineers to respond swiftly during emergencies and deploy additional teams wherever necessary.
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