MLA Jit Arolkar inspecting the meters which got short-circuited in eight houses in Parcem panchayat.
PERNEM
Home appliances in eight houses were damaged on Wednesday morning after a high-tension wire fell on a low-tension wire at Wai Dongar area in Parcem and short-circuited the power meters in the homes.
Locals said electrical equipment like fridges, tube lights, televisions, etc. were destroyed when the incident took place at about 7 am.
Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar along with the electricity department officers visited the homes and took note of the losses. Those meters that were short-circuited would be replaced with new ones. Locals said the electrical wiring in the area is old and needs to be replaced.
Locals said electrical equipment like fridges, tube lights, televisions, etc. were destroyed when the incident took place at about 7 am.
Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar along with the electricity department officers visited the homes and took note of the losses. Those meters that were short-circuited would be replaced with new ones. Locals said the electrical wiring in the area is old and needs to be replaced.
