A transformer near St. Joseph's School in Ondipudur, Coimbatore, exploded on October 9 due to heavy rainfall. The incident caused damage to nearby parked two-wheelers, raising concerns about public safety.
Coimbatore: A newly installed transformer near St. Joseph's School in Ondipudur, Coimbatore, suddenly exploded today (Oct. 9) due to heavy rainfall. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the school, causing alarm among local residents and passersby.
The explosion resulted in significant damage to several two-wheelers that were parked near the transformer. The affected vehicles belonged to people who had left them in the area, possibly students or staff of the nearby school.
Local authorities and the electricity board were immediately notified of the incident. They rushed to the scene to assess the damage and ensure the safety of the area. The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be determined, but preliminary investigations suggest that the heavy rainfall might have led to a short circuit or other electrical malfunction.
This incident has raised concerns about the safety of electrical installations in public areas, especially during monsoon seasons. Residents have called for a thorough inspection of transformers and other electrical equipment in the region to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation and the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) are expected to conduct a detailed investigation into the matter. They will likely review the installation process and the quality of equipment used in the recently placed transformer.
As of now, no injuries have been reported due to the explosion. However, the incident has caused inconvenience to the owners of the damaged two-wheelers and disrupted the power supply in the immediate area.
Local authorities have advised residents to remain cautious during heavy rainfall and to report any signs of electrical malfunctions promptly. They have also assured the public that necessary measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
The explosion resulted in significant damage to several two-wheelers that were parked near the transformer. The affected vehicles belonged to people who had left them in the area, possibly students or staff of the nearby school.
Local authorities and the electricity board were immediately notified of the incident. They rushed to the scene to assess the damage and ensure the safety of the area. The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be determined, but preliminary investigations suggest that the heavy rainfall might have led to a short circuit or other electrical malfunction.
This incident has raised concerns about the safety of electrical installations in public areas, especially during monsoon seasons. Residents have called for a thorough inspection of transformers and other electrical equipment in the region to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation and the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) are expected to conduct a detailed investigation into the matter. They will likely review the installation process and the quality of equipment used in the recently placed transformer.
As of now, no injuries have been reported due to the explosion. However, the incident has caused inconvenience to the owners of the damaged two-wheelers and disrupted the power supply in the immediate area.
Local authorities have advised residents to remain cautious during heavy rainfall and to report any signs of electrical malfunctions promptly. They have also assured the public that necessary measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.