Gurugram Power Station Fire Disrupts Rapid Metro Services, Operations Restored
Fire at Gurugram power station halts Rapid Metro, services restored
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A fire at a 220 KV power station in Sector-72, Gurugram, caused a major power outage, halting Rapid Metro services. The incident occurred due to an oil leak in a transformer, but services were restored by 8:25 PM after the issue was controlled, with full power recovery by 11 PM.
- 01The fire at the power station occurred around 7:50 PM due to an oil leakage in a transformer.
- 02Power supply disruptions affected Sectors 52 and 56, leading to the suspension of Rapid Metro services.
- 03Rapid Metro services were restored by 8:25 PM, with full power recovery achieved by 11 PM.
- 04Local residents expressed concerns about the need for better power management and backup systems for public transport.
- 05Executive Engineer Anil Malik confirmed that thermal heating caused the incident and stated that the situation is under control.
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Rapid Metro services in Gurugram were disrupted on Friday evening due to a fire at a 220 KV power station in Sector-72. The incident, which occurred around 7:50 PM, was caused by an oil leakage in a current transformer, leading to a blackout that affected power supply to multiple areas, including Sectors 52 and 56. Executive Engineer Anil Malik reported that the fire resulted from thermal heating during a breaker cut. Rapid Metro operations were temporarily suspended but were restored by 8:25 PM, with full power recovery completed by 11 PM. Local residents reacted to the disruption, with some praising the authorities for their swift response while others called for improved power management and backup systems for public transport. They emphasized the need for self-sufficiency in power supply for essential services like the metro.
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The incident highlighted the vulnerability of public transport systems to power outages, prompting discussions on the need for improved power management and backup systems.
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