The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has kept its men and materials ready to respond swiftly to attend problems during the monsoon.
Steps have been taken to tackle rains by stocking adequate equipment including jumpers, clamps and insulators in the event of disruptions and emergencies, senior officials of the Corporation said.
In addition, executive engineers have been instructed to inspect divisional areas to identify water logged areas, re-stringing of overhead lines to prevent sagging and replacing damaged pillar boxes and poles with new ones.
The electricity maintenance staff in north Chennai have been asked to be on high alert regarding water stagnation in slum tenements in areas like Pulianthope, Seven Wells, MKB Nagar, Korukkupet and Otteri, to avoid electricity leakage that might leading to accidents. Steps have already been taken in advance to prune tree branches in southern suburbs where overhead electricity supply is maintained.
Officials said that as part of monsoon preparatory measures, instructions have been issued to field staff to take precautionary measures to ensure that un-interrupted power supply to all telephone exchanges and other telecom installations, sewage pumping stations and water distribution networks is ensured.
Officials have been advised to identify points of leakage and take remedial measures to avoid accidents due to electrocution.
Tangedco has also organised safety awareness programme for staff and has provided to residents, contact details of staff who can be reached during emergencies.
The Chief Electrical Inspectorate has also issued awareness pamphlets highlighting safe practices to be followed by residents.
