Katihar to go without power for 5 hours today

KATIHAR: The 132KV Purnia-Katihar high tension power line will be shut on Wednesday for maintenance and repair purposes for five hours, starting from 11 am to 4 o' clock in the evening. While patrolling, powermen have come across a major portion of the wire which has been damaged and needs immediate change.
Assistant executive engineer (AEE, transmission) Shilpi said, “Several blocks such as Katihar, Manihari, Mansahi, Amdabad, Korha, Falka and Barari will go without power from 11 am to 4 o' clock in the evening, on Wednesday.”
“During the shutdown period, the total electricity supply to grid substation (Katihar), grid sub-station (Manihari) and traction sub-station (TSS) of North-Eastern Frontier Railway under Katihar division will be interrupted,” she said, adding, “The Katihar division of NFR has been informed in advance about the interruption.However, they have an alternate power supply source to run the trains.”
“Phase conductors and jumpers will be also replaced because damage was detected during patrolling. The detection of fault helps us to carry out repair or replacement work in a planned manner. Besides, it takes less time. But, when the fault or damage is detected late, then we face a lot of problems, such as informing the higher ups, procuring the material and manpower to carry out the repair work,” the AEE added.
“Apart from this, repair work is being carried out in view of the upcoming festivals. Besides, Katihar’s only power source is from Purnia,” she added.