Power interruption in parts of Telangana on Saturday due to Grid India mock exercise

This mock exercise is conducted every year. It is done specifically to provide startup supply to NTPC Ramagundam Generating Station via HVDC Bhadravati - Ramagundam Inter Regional link in coordination with PGCIL, TGTRANSCO, and NTPC Ramagundam.

Hyderabad: The Grid India is planning to conduct a mock exercise from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday as part of a regular exercise to prepare for any emergency that involves restoration of power supply in the event of total power supply failure in all the States of Southern Region.

There will be an expected power interruption for about 30 minutes in Korutla, Metpally, Medipally, Kathalapur, Raikal, Jagtial Rural, Kodimyal, Mallial, Vemulawada Rural, Gangadhara, Ramadugu, Choppadandi part and Nandagiri feeders of Jagtial, which are being fed from 220KV Jagithyal substation.

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This mock exercise is conducted every year. It is done specifically to provide startup supply to NTPC Ramagundam Generating Station via HVDC Bhadravati – Ramagundam Inter Regional link in coordination with PGCIL, TGTRANSCO, and NTPC Ramagundam. The inconvenience caused to consumers in this regard is regretted, TGTRANSCO said a press release.