Pune: With a low-pressure system forming over the Arabian Sea, the state of Maharashtra is bracing for widespread heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the coming days. In response, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has activated a state-wide high alert and implemented an emergency plan to maintain uninterrupted power supply during the monsoon season.
On Friday, May 23, MSEDCL Chairman and Managing Director Lokesh Chandra led a comprehensive review of the state’s power preparedness through a video-conference meeting attended by Director (Operations) Sachin Talewar, Chief Engineers, and Superintending Engineers from across Maharashtra.
During the meeting, Chandra emphasized that restoring electricity supply disrupted by natural calamities must be treated with utmost urgency. He instructed the immediate activation of 24×7 emergency control rooms at both headquarters and circle levels. All staff have been directed to remain at their assigned locations without leave, barring official approval.
Though the monsoon has not yet officially begun, several regions in the state have already experienced daily bouts of heavy rain and strong winds. The persistent low-pressure zone in the Arabian Sea is expected to intensify weather disturbances across Konkan, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha. In view of these forecasts, MSEDCL has begun implementing proactive measures to ensure stable electricity distribution during potential weather emergencies.
Chandra made it clear that any delay in restoring power will not be tolerated unless fully justified. All repair activities must strictly adhere to safety protocols, and appropriate protective equipment must be used. In instances where restoration work is expected to take longer, customers must be kept informed via SMS, WhatsApp, Twitter, social media platforms, and news outlets. Headquarters will closely monitor the timeline of outages to ensure accountability.
Senior engineers have been tasked with visiting sites of significant faults and overseeing rapid repair efforts. Additionally, all MSEDCL circles have been instructed to stock essential materials, including poles, conductors, transformers, and oils, in anticipation of infrastructure damage.
To ensure quick response, all personnel, along with support agencies, are to remain on standby with the necessary vehicles and repair tools. Mr. Chandra concluded by underscoring the importance of a war-footing level of readiness across the entire MSEDCL network to effectively manage any monsoon-related disruptions.
