John Wilbert &VIkramaditya
Laxmipur, North Andaman, July 06: The residents of Laxmipur Panchayat in the North Andaman region have been grappling with frequent and prolonged power cuts for the past week. This persistent issue has caused immense difficulties for the local residents.
Villagers have lodged several complaints with the Electricity Department, but the power outage problem has remained unresolved for an entire week. Frustrated by the delay in addressing the issue, residents of Laxmipur expressed their dissatisfaction in a conversation with Andaman Sheekha Daily. They emphasized that it should not have taken a week for the Electricity Department to rectify the power outage problem in the region. “While we understand that adverse weather conditions can affect power supply, a one-week response time is simply unacceptable,” said a villager.
Mr. Sujan Kumar Das, the Pradhan of Laxmipur Gram Panchayat, acknowledged that electricity problems have been a major concern in the region. The frequent power cuts not only disrupt daily life but also hinder network connectivity, making it challenging to contact hospitals or seek police assistance during emergencies. Mr. Das appealed to the electricity department to promptly address the power issues and urged the BSNL department to consider installing battery backups in the area.
When Andaman Sheekha Daily reached out to an officer from the Electricity Department, it was revealed that North Andaman has been facing electricity problems due to high wind speeds and heavy rainfall. The officer acknowledged receiving numerous complaints about trees and branches falling on electric lines, leading to power disruptions. He said that efforts are underway to resolve the power outage problem and restore stable electricity supply to the affected areas.
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