Wire catches fire on Bhagalpur feeder restoration in Harkhauli

What happened

After three days of rain and strong winds, supply on the Bhagalpur feeder was restored on a Sunday in Harkhauli, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. A fault then occurred on an overhead wire near a house. The wire caught fire and threw sparks and flames, and nearby residents raised the alarm. No one was caught by the fire and no loss of life was reported. Residents informed the electricity department, which isolated the supply and began repairs. The report says supply in the area would be restored only after the fault was fixed.

Contributing factors

Three days of rain and strong wind had already disrupted supply on the Bhagalpur feeder to Harkhauli and nearby villages. Villagers said moisture and faults remained on the lines and that restoring supply without a full inspection could be risky. That view is not confirmed by the electricity department in the report.

Lessons learned

1. Restore supply to weather-affected lines only after systematic inspection and testing.
2. Keep clear records of sections exposed to prolonged rain or wind so targeted checks can be done before re-energisation.
3. Ensure rapid isolation when the public reports a line fault.

Source

bhaskar.com