PSPCL Establishes Control Room to Combat Crop Fires in Punjab
Ludhiana: PSPCL sets up control room to prevent crop fires triggered by faulty infra
Hindustan Times
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The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has established a control room and issued advisories to prevent crop fires during the dry harvest season, caused by faulty power infrastructure. Farmers are urged to report issues immediately and follow safety guidelines to minimize fire risks.
- 01PSPCL has set up a control room to monitor and prevent crop fires.
- 02Farmers are encouraged to report electrical faults immediately.
- 03Helpline numbers and WhatsApp reporting are available for quick response.
- 04Safety advisories have been issued to prevent fires near electrical installations.
- 05Combine harvesters should only be operated during the daytime.
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The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has launched a control room to address the risk of crop fires during the dry harvest season in Punjab, India. Chief engineer Jagdev Singh Hans highlighted that even minor sparks from overhead conductors or transformers could ignite dry crops, leading to significant losses. To mitigate this risk, PSPCL has integrated the control room with all field divisions and has put teams on high alert. Farmers are encouraged to report electrical faults immediately using helpline numbers or WhatsApp, allowing for a swift response. Additionally, PSPCL has issued detailed safety advisories, urging farmers not to store harvested wheat near electrical installations and to maintain a safe distance from transformers. Farmers are also advised to operate combine harvesters only during the day to further reduce fire risks.
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These measures aim to protect farmers' livelihoods by reducing the risk of crop fires, which can lead to substantial financial losses.
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