A prolonged power failure disrupted life in parts of Vile Parle East, Mumbai, for seven hours, leaving residents, including many senior citizens, struggling in the sultry weather. The outage, which occurred due to a cable fault, sparked frustration among locals who took to social media to voice their grievances.
Residents Express Anger Over Repeated Faults
A resident of New Poonam Baug building recounted that a cable fault had occurred 15 days ago due to damage caused by some utility work. After a fortnight, a second cable fault emerged, forcing the power distribution company to switch to three generators. The repeated disruptions have left residents exasperated, especially with the summer heat adding to their woes.
Another affected area was Audumbar Society, near Tilak Mandir, in Vile Parle East. Residents there highlighted their hardships on social media, stating they were suffering in the summer heat without electricity for hours.
Tata Power's Response
A Tata Power official explained that a high-tension (HT) cable fault was identified in the Vile Parle-Koldongri area. The fault was likely caused by damage during excavation work being carried out by an external agency in the vicinity. This resulted in partial power disruption in pockets, including parts of Nanda Patkar Road. The official assured that supply was being restored through alternate means while simultaneous repairs on the damaged cable were in progress. They pledged to restore supply at the earliest.
Impact on Senior Citizens
The power cut was particularly hard on senior citizens, who found the sultry weather unbearable without fans or air conditioning. Many took to social media to express their distress, calling for immediate action to prevent such prolonged outages in the future.
Background of Power Infrastructure Issues
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about power infrastructure in Mumbai, where cable faults due to excavation work by external agencies have become a recurring problem. Residents are demanding better coordination between utility companies and construction agencies to avoid such disruptions.
