Government departments are working to push these cables underground, but until then hundreds of wires remain exposed, with authorities blaming internet providers for dangling connections
HYDERABAD: The electrocution deaths in Bandlaguda on Tuesday have once again highlighted the danger posed by snapped live wires and broken poles in the city during monsoon showers.
Officials recalled that in August last year, five people were electrocuted under a high‑tension wire at Ramanthapur. They said the State Electricity Department has monsoon emergency teams to reach mishap‑prone places after heavy rains.
The Greater Hyderabad area has an overhead electricity and distribution network spanning tens of thousands of kilometres under TGSPDCL. Government departments are working to push these cables underground, but until then hundreds of wires remain exposed, with authorities blaming internet providers for dangling connections.
Chief Engineer (Metro), TGSPDCL, said: “Prior to the monsoon, as part of preparedness, tree cutting and other necessary activities take place. During the monsoon, special emergency teams are brought in and kept ready.”
He advised people against touching fallen or exposed wires. “Report broken power lines and damaged poles immediately to your local electricity board. Avoid waterlogged areas. Do not step into flooded streets or walk near submerged utility boxes, streetlights or transformer fences. Keep distance from metal fences, gates and trees that may have live wires resting on them. Notify your local electricity provider or State Disaster Helpline immediately if you spot an exposed, sparking or downed wire,” he warned.
