Recurring power outages, delayed repairs trouble Tiruchi residents; officials blame windy weather
Residents of Tiruchi are facing frequent power outages and delays in repair services, which officials attribute to windy weather conditions. The public has called for improved emergency response and better staffing at electricity board offices.
Why it matters
Reflects common urban infrastructure challenges and the tension between public service expectations and operational constraints.
Frequent power outages and delays in rectifying electrical faults, particularly at night, have become a major cause of inconvenience for residents in several parts of Tiruchi.
Consumers have expressed concern over prolonged power outages, alleging that frequent faults in distribution lines and transformers often remain unattended for hours, particularly at night, disrupting life and causing hardship.
“When we call the EB office, there is no one to answer the phone. Personnel should be assigned to attend calls and register complaints,” said J. Jesuraj, a resident.
Residents said that when complaints are registered, faults are usually rectified within an hour. However, they alleged that restoration had been taking much longer in recent weeks.
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