On March 22, a big fire caused problems for many IT companies in Hinjewadi. This fire damaged a power line called the Pirangut-Kandalgaon 220 KV tower line, which led to a lot of power outages. More than 200 IT companies were affected, and they faced many challenges because they needed electricity to keep working. The power shortage was very serious, reaching 182 MW, which made it hard for businesses to operate.
Because of the power failure, 31 substations stopped working at the same time. Out of these, 18 were in one area called Mulshi and 13 were in another area called Pimpri. This situation affected more than 90,000 people, showing how connected our power systems are and how one problem can cause many others.
The Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) acted quickly to fix the issue and restore power. MSETCL worked hard to repair the damage, and they were able to bring back the electricity within just 43 minutes. This fast response helped IT companies continue their important work and avoid losing a lot of money. It was crucial for keeping services running smoothly.
After the incident, MSETCL decided to review how they prevent fires and protect the power lines. They want to make sure that their systems are safe and strong. They'll be watching the power lines more closely and improving their emergency plans.
This power outage showed how important it's to have a reliable power supply for the growing IT sector in Hinjewadi. As this area becomes more of a technology center, it's vital to keep improving the power systems.
The quick recovery from this outage shows that good emergency plans can help a lot. However, it also reminds us that we need to keep working on making our power systems stronger to avoid problems in the future.
