In the southern districts of tamil Nadu namely Nellai, Thoothukudi, tenkasi and Kanyakumari, the last two days of 17th and 18th rains caused heavy damage. The power board has issued important instructions to the people of 4 districts of Thoothukudi, Nellai, Kanyakumari and tenkasi affected by heavy rain. In the southern districts of tamil Nadu namely Nellai, Thoothukudi, tenkasi and Kanyakumari, the last two days of 17th and 18th rains caused heavy damage. This caused great distress to the people. In this case, the tamil Nadu electricity Board has advised the public that there is a need for electricity security as the southern districts are gradually returning to normalcy.
In a press release issued by the tamil Nadu electricity Board in this regard;- Due to the unprecedented heavy rains that fell in the southern districts last week, the tamil Nadu Power Generation and Distribution Corporation has been speedily carrying out the works on a war-time basis to deal with the electricity disruption in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and tenkasi districts and is now providing uniform power supply to all areas. . In this case, due to heavy rains, there are high chances of electrical wires and electrical equipments being damaged. The public is kindly requested to observe the following safety measures.
1. Wear slippers for safety when turning on electrical switches at home.
2. Do not turn on anything, including water-soaked lamps and lights, when the power comes on.
3. Do not operate any electrical switches if the inner wall of the house is wet.
4. Do not use the electricity meter if the area where it is installed is wet.
5. If there is no electricity at home, you should not bring electricity from nearby by wire.
6. If the power cord is hanging. It is mentioned that if the electric poles are broken or leaning, immediately contact the State electricity Consumer service Center at 94987 94987.
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