Uttarkashi/Dehradun-The electrical system was utterly stalled as a result of current pure disaster in Harshil Valley of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Constant heavy rains, landslides and cloudburst incidents prompted extreme harm to poles, wires, transformers and sub -constituents and it grew to become a significant problem to ship aid supplies and gear resulting from roadways disrupted. In this troublesome state of affairs, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) took an enormous achievement by restoring power supply in a brief time, taking fast and deliberate motion.
This work befell in two phases. In the primary section, a 125 KVA capability diesel generator set was airlifted from Dehradun Airport to Harshil through Chinyalisaur. Along with this, conductors, poles, service traces, insulators and different needed gear have been additionally despatched by air. In this course of, heavy supplies have been carried out by helicopter, for which coordination/coordination with the military and administration. The 10-member crew of UPCL was additionally conveyed to the Harshil Valley with electrical supplies through helicopter. In the second section, the engineers and linemen of the UPCL began the broken polls and wires whereas working day and evening on the spot in excessive alert mode, added new service traces and began short-term supply by DG set. Additionally, photo voltaic power and micro hydro grids have been additionally added, offering steady and steady power to the valley. Let us know that power of 25 kg watt is being produced from the micro hydro grid, resulting from which power supply is being supplied in the winter place of Maa Ganga ji in Mukhwa village.
In this whole course of, challenges equivalent to complicated climate, frequent rainfall, chilly and peak work have been exceeded. Carrying heavy gear and materials from the helicopter was technical and logistically sophisticated, however the UPCL crew efficiently accomplished the work in the minimum time interval maintaining in thoughts the security requirements. Emergency power backup was instantly made accessible in collaboration with native administration, military and public.
UPCL Managing Director Anil Kumar mentioned that “the restoration of electricity in Harshil Valley was a very challenging task, but our team made it possible by doing quick work. Airlift operation, high-altitude field work and a combination of micro hydro grid have achieved this feat.” UPCL sees this success as its dedication to public service and we’re dedicated to offer power supply to customers even in difficult circumstances like disaster.