Pune: Power Supply Issues Plague Over 2000 Residents During Monsoon Season In Hinjawadi Phase 3
Pune: Power Supply Issues Plague Over 2000 Residents During Monsoon Season In Hinjawadi Phase 3
July 29, 2024
Pune: Over 5000 families in Bhoirwadi, the heart of Hinjawadi Phase 3’s IT hub, are enduring severe hardships due to frequent and prolonged power cuts by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL). For the past month, residents have faced power outages lasting 8-9 hours on a daily basis, causing significant disruption to daily life.
Anant Ghule, deputy executive engineer, Mulshi subdivision, MSEDCL spoke to Pune Pulse who informed that due to excessive rainfall the cable trenches had water accumulation that led to fault in cables. The power outage occurred during this period. Apart from the current source of power supply, we have also proposed a new sub-station which will meet their demands. The work is underway and we are awaiting its approval. Another 22 kV line is also proposed but the work has halted mid-way due to technical reasons. Once this is cleared we shall complete this work too.
Dnyaneshwar D, assistant engineer, MSEDCL of that area informed that a new 22 Kv line is being laid in the area. If the residents are talking about the latest power outage it was because of the water accumulation in the feeder pillar.
Residential societies such as Melange Residences, Fusion Tower, Tinsel Town, Coral, Livmo, and 32 Pinewood, housing around 5000 flats, are severely affected. Additionally, over 2000 families in the nearby village are also bearing the brunt of these power cuts.
The power outages have not only halted water pumping in the area, leading to water shortages but have also disrupted the daily routines of children, preventing many from attending school. The situation is particularly dire for the over 7000 IT employees living in this region, who face significant challenges in working from home due to the unreliable electricity supply.
Many residents bought flats in this area for its proximity to the IT park, expecting a well-maintained infrastructure. However, they feel let down by MSEDCL’s apparent indifference to the situation. Residential societies have collectively spent approximately ₹90,000 in the past week alone to operate essential amenities like lifts, highlighting the financial burden these power cuts impose.
Attempts to engage with MSEDCL officials have been futile, leaving residents feeling neglected. Societies like Eon and Megapolis in the same region have not faced similar issues in the past six years, prompting residents to question if there is a disparity in service quality or if other factors are at play.
Residents are appealing to local administration and leaders for help to resolve these issues. Without a solution, families may be forced to relocate to other cities to avoid ongoing hardships.
