Team Herald
PONDA: Ponda residents are irritated over the lack of monsoon preparedness that has resulted in constant power cuts and blackouts.
Besides, erratic power fluctuations in voltages have damaged electric goods. Residents say, ironically when the electric bulbs go off they rely on kerosene lamps to illuminate their homes
However, Sanjeev Verenkar a Mardol resident says, “We are not blaming staff and linesmen, but the Department should provide spare parts and timely maintenance. Lack of simple maintenance work is the root cause of power outages.”
Trees falling on power lines and electric poles is another major problem due to which not only power failures occur but also there is damage to power lines and power poles, says Kavlem Sarpanch Rajesh Kavlekar.
According to him some institutions and landlords oppose to cutting of aged trees that fall on power lines and poles causing heavy damage.
