Flex boards snapped power lines during last week’s rain: Residents

Hubli | Sunday | 31st March, 2019

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Several boards allegedly fell during last week’s rains causing power disruption in several areas.Many areas went without power due to snapped power lines . “Most of areas were in the dark last Monday as flex boards cut Hescom cables and even broke poles,” he added.“These flex boards should either be banned or installed properly. When Hescom personnel checked the lines, they found that many were broken after flex boards fell on them due to the wind. From now onwards, we will check of falling flex boards cause power cuts and inform the authorities concerned to avert untoward incidents,” he added. Hubballi: The residents of the twin cities are worried about flex boards that have been permitted by the HDMC falling down upon them..