Chandigarh, July 7: In view of the ongoing rainy season, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has deployed all field staff to proactively cover open junction boxes, pedestals, and cable joints across the city. To enhance public safety, caution stickers with danger signs are also being pasted on electric poles and boxes to warn residents of potential hazards.
Municipal Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS has taken the matter seriously and directed the concerned engineers to ensure that all exposed and dangerous electrical points are properly covered and secured. He further instructed officials to maintain constant vigilance in their respective areas and ensure the upkeep and safety of these installations.
Earlier, MCC had issued a public advisory through various newspapers, urging citizens not to touch streetlight poles or any electrical equipment during rains. The advisory also included important guidelines to prevent electric shocks or fatal accidents.
The Commissioner appealed to all residents to stay alert and cooperate by reporting any open or damaged electrical points to the MCC helpline for immediate action.
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