Residents of Millatabad decry high-voltage

Srinagar, May 26:   Residents of Millatabad area of Peerbagh have complained of fluctuating voltage for the last several days.

A delegation from the area said that they usually receive sudden high voltage ranging from 230-240 volts. “Due to high voltage, auto cut of our transformers have been damaged. Subsequently, costly electronic gadgets of several households have also suffered damages and are not working properly. Sometimes the voltage drops to 30 volts. We fear the fluctuating voltage can damage our electric system and cause major mishap,” they said.

“There seems to be some serious technical fault in electricity system in our locality and this issue needs to be rectified on priority. PDD must also notify helpline numbers so that consumers can contact these in case of any issue or emergency. We urge Chief Engineer PDD to send a technical team immediately to our area to check cause of fluctuating voltage and take remedial measures to provide us with constant voltage,” they said.