Lucknow Residents Face Cooking Gas Disruption After Pipeline Damage
Thousands in Lucknow without PNG for two days after pipeline damage
Hindustan Times
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Residents in Ashiana Sector G, Lucknow, experienced a two-day disruption in cooking gas supply after a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) pipeline was damaged during telecom excavation work. Nearly 12,000 households were affected, highlighting ongoing issues with coordination among contractors and municipal agencies.
- 01Damage to a PNG pipeline left 12,000 households without cooking gas for two days.
- 02The incident was caused by telecom excavation work, leading to multiple breaches in the pipeline.
- 03Green Gas Limited reported financial losses due to frequent pipeline damages, amounting to ₹15 crore annually.
- 04Residents expressed frustration over the lack of timely communication regarding supply restoration.
- 05Officials emphasized the need for improved coordination among agencies to prevent future incidents.
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Residents of Ashiana Sector G in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, faced a significant disruption in cooking gas supply for two days after a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) pipeline was damaged during telecom excavation work on Tuesday evening. The incident affected nearly 12,000 households, rendering kitchens non-functional and causing considerable inconvenience for residents reliant on PNG for meal preparation. Ashish Srivastava, a local resident, described the situation as a daily struggle, emphasizing the hardship of being without gas for over 30 hours. Green Gas Limited (GGL), the primary PNG supplier in the city, reported that the repair process was complicated due to multiple breaches in the pipeline, with ongoing restoration efforts. The company highlighted that such incidents are frequent, with approximately 25-30 breaches reported monthly, often due to poor coordination among contractors and municipal agencies. The financial impact on GGL is significant, with losses estimated at ₹1-1.5 crore each month due to damages. Officials are calling for improved communication and coordination to prevent future disruptions, which pose safety risks, including fire hazards. Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar stated that efforts will be made to ensure all departments communicate effectively before excavation work begins.
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The gas supply disruption severely affected daily routines for residents, making meal preparation challenging and highlighting the need for improved infrastructure coordination.
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