City to Face Power Cuts in Several Areas Today Nagpur will experience scheduled power outages across multiple regions today as the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) conducts pre-monsoon maintenance work to reinforce the power network ahead of the rainy season. The maintenance efforts are aimed at preventing disruptions caused by monsoon-related challenges. In the Congress Nagar division, areas such as Sai Nagar 1 & 2, Giribalaji Nagar, Amrapali Nagar, Pawar Nagar, Navegaon, and Dhamna will face power cuts from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nearby localities like Venkatesh City, ITI Colony, Ocean Super City, and Ozone will experience outages between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Deendayal Nagar and Swavalambi Nagar will be without power from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Ameya feeder will remain off from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Other affected areas include RPTS Road, Laxmi Nagar, Shivaji Park, and Dharampeth Extension, which will face outages from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tilak Nagar, Gokulpeth, and Canal Road will see power cuts from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pratap Nagar, Trimurti Nagar, Bhamti, and Somalwada will remain without electricity between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. In Civil Lines, Aakar Nagar, Swami Colony, Prerna Nagar, and Ganga Nagar will be without power from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mahal areas such as Mahal Chowk, Pustak Bazaar, and Zenda Chowk will face outages from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Gandhibagh, Shiv Nagar, and Ghatate Nagar will experience power cuts from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., while parts of Bhandara Road will face outages from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. In Butibori, Bhivsen Khori, and Woodland Society, power will be off from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hingna industrial areas will remain without electricity until 12 p.m.#nagpur #monsoon_season #mSEDCL #congress_nagar
Contractor’s Negligence Snaps Electric Wire In Doctors’ Colony Nagpur: Residents of Doctors' Colony in Chhatrapati Nagar have accused a contractor of negligence after an overhead electricity wire snapped during sewage line installation work on Saturday, causing widespread power cuts. According to local reports, a JCB machine involved in digging operations accidentally struck the overhead electric line while retracting its arm, leading to the wire breaking and disrupting power supply in the neighborhood. The incident occurred during civic infrastructure upgrades, with the JCB reportedly hitting the wire while maneuvering in a narrow lane, which brought down the line and left several homes without electricity. Residents claimed the contractor and workers left the site without informing authorities or arranging immediate repairs. Under tender norms, contractors are required to notify the relevant department and ensure prompt restoration of public utilities if damaged during civic projects. However, with no response from the contractor, residents had to contact Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) officials themselves to report the issue and request power restoration. Dr. Nitin Mankar, a resident, told The Times of India that the power disruption caused significant inconvenience, particularly for families in the area. "Only my elderly parents were at home when the power went out. The contractor should have informed residents immediately after the wire was damaged. This reflects a serious lack of responsibility," he said. Mankar also highlighted delays in the restoration process, as MSEDCL engineers faced difficulty accessing the damaged pole due to the JCB being parked in the middle of the road. "The lane is already narrow, and there was barely enough space even for a person to pass," he added.#doctors_colony #chhatrapati_nagar #mSEDCL #jcb
