Emergency Shutdown of Kanhan Water Treatment Plant Due to Power Failure
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Nagpur, India: The Kanhan Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Nagpur experienced an emergency shutdown on the morning of August 31, 2024, due to a power supply failure. The issue arose from a blast in the Y and B phase Potential Transformers (PT) in the 33 kV Express Feeder HT Cubicle at around 10:00 AM, leading to a complete power outage at the plant.
As a result of this power failure, the water supply from the Kanhan WTP was disrupted for about 8 to 9 hours, affecting multiple areas in the city. Efforts are currently underway to restore power and resume normal water distribution. Authorities are coordinating closely with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
The water supply disruption has impacted several areas across Nagpur, including:
1. Bharatwadi ESR CA: Deshpande layout, Adarsh Nagar slum, Hiwri Kota, Shailesh Nagar, Devi Nagar, Kamakshi Nagar, Sadashiv Nagar, Wathoda Basti, and others.
2. Kalamna ESR CA: Punjaramwadi, Vairagadewadi, Bazar Square, Gopal Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Sakharkar Wadi, Chikhali Basti, and others.
3. Subhan Nagar ESR CA: Sai Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Mhada Colony, Vijay Nagar, Nivruti Nagar, Bharat Nagar, Lakshmi Nagar, Gulmohar Nagar, and others.
4. Minimata ESR CA: Minimata Nagar, Janki Nagar, Panch Zopda, Jalaram Nagar, Surya Nagar, SRA Scheme, Janta Colony, Chikhali Layout Industrial Area.
5. Bhandewadi ESR CA: Pawanshakti Nagar, Abbumiya Nagar, Tulsi Nagar, Antuji Nagar, Mehar Nagar, Sahil Nagar, Sarju Town, Kahandwani Town, Vaishnodevi Nagar, and others.
6. Lakadganj ESR 1 CA and ESR 2 CA: Juni Mangalwari, Bhuzade mohalla, Chinchghare mohalla, Mataghare mohalla, Mattipura, Hattinala, Garoba maidan, Dighorikar square, and others.
7. Other affected areas include Babulban ESR CA, Pardi ESR 1 and ESR 2 CA, Shanti Nagar ESR CA, Wanjri ESR CA, Kalamna NIT ESR CA, Nandanvan ESR 1 and ESR 2 CA, Tajbagh ESR CA, Kharbi ESR CA, Sakkardara ESR 3 CA, Wathoda Amrut ESR CA, Binaki ESR CA, and several others.
Residents and businesses in the affected areas are urged to remain patient and cooperate with the authorities as they work to restore normal services. For more information and updates, affected consumers can contact the NMC-OCW Helpline at 1800 266 9899 or email [email protected].
