Power department officials were reportedly forced to disconnect supply in Anjuna after a snag in the underground cabling led to current flowing into a streetlight pole. It was noticed that some stray cattle seemed agitated as they passed the streetlight pole. It was found that current was flowing in the pole and in the area around it. According to the power department officials a fault in the underground cables caused a short circuit which was rectified. It may be recalled that a few days back a buffalo calf died at Marcel. Locals have claimed that the calf was electrocuted due to underground cabling. If a person had to come in contact with the live underground cable it would have resulted in a disaster. Underground cabling has been completed in several places across the state. In the rainy season roads and pavements get flooded. Hence if a live wire from an underground cable comes in contact with rainwater it can lead to electrocution. Poor workmanship while laying the cable, external mechanical damage during digging, moisture, overloading among others, are the reasons for faults appearing in underground cabling. Necessary precautions need to be taken to avoid any untoward incident.
