Last Updated on April 21, 2024 6: 31pm
Guwahati: Parts of Nagaland may face power disruptions following the collapse of a transmission tower near Kiphire district.
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According to the Power Department, the incident occurred at the 66kV Kiphire-Likimro Transmission Line, a crucial link for the Likimro Hydroelectric Project (HEP).
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The collapse reportedly took place owing to an alleged theft of tower parts.
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The Executive Engineer of the Transmission Division stated the department is working to rectify the situation and urged the public to refrain from such actions.
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The police have been approached to investigate the incident.
The 66kV Kiphire-Likimro Transmission Line collapes near Pungro town in the Kiphire district.
The transmission line is a vital transmission line for the Likimro HEP.