The financial capital of India, Mumbai is crippled due to a total grid failure. Mumbai Metro, Banking, Airport, Trains, Traffic Signals, Security Infrastructure among other things are down taking the city to a standstill. Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Electricity said in a tweet that, “The electric supply is interrupted due to TATAs incoming electric supply failure. Inconveniences is regretted.”
Services from Central Railways as well as Western Railways were also affected. Amongst this mayhem Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have reported normal functionality.
Although no disruptions in hospitals have been reported so far due to grid failure, but the authorities have begun to battery-back up for ventilator and ICUs for up to four hours.
MIDC, Palghar, Dahanu lines have been affected and 400 KV Line was tripped. Multiple tripping of lines and transformer (Kalwa-padghe and Khargar ICTs) have been reported which supply power to Mumbai. 360 MW power supply in Mumbai and suburbs was also affected.
Power Minister of Maharashtra, Nitin Raut says, “MSETCL 400 KV Kalwa-Padgha GIS circuit one was taken for repair and maintenance today due to which the load was on second unit circuit. Unfortunately, there was a technical problem in second unit which led to major power outage across Mumbai Metropolitan Region.”
Train Commuters have been stranded across Mumbai with absolutely no clue how long they will have to wait. Many people are said to be stuck in Elevators. A Mumbai corporator has urged all citizens of the state to use water judiciously. He further added that water supply is also likely to be affected due to this outrage, owing to grid failure.
It is estimated that partial restoration will be completed by 12:30 PM but full restoration might take longer.
Maharashtra Government says, “Inquiry to be ordered on what led to the power outrage.”
BMC has issued numbers for residents to call in case of emergencies, “Due to power supply failure in Mumbai region, residents are requested to call on 022-22694727, 022-226947725 and 022-22704403 in case of emergencies.”
Tata Power issued a statement saying, “At 10.10 am there were simultaneous substation tripping in MSETCL’s Kalwa, Kharghar causing a huge dip in frequency in the Mumbai transmission system which led to tripping of Mumbai power supply. Restoration work in is in progress to bring supply from the 3 Hydro units and Trombay units once the MSETCL transmission lines are connected. Inconvenience is regretted.”
Adani Electricity issued a statement saying, “AEML System experienced grid disturbance due to fault outside of it. Islanding of Dahanu saved the essential supplies. Rest supplies are being restored as grid inputs get available from Maharashtra System. Please bear with us as we await Maharashtra grid restoration.”
- It is reported that partial power has been restored in Navi Mumbai, Thane and Bhandup as of 11:55 AM.
- Power restored in many parts of Mumbai as of 12:20 PM.
- Train services have started in some areas of Mumbai as of 12:30 PM.
Union Power Minister, RK Singh said, “The power supply (in Mumbai) has been restored substantially, out of 2000 MW which went off, about 1900 MW has been restored, the remaining will be restored soon. The national grid is fine, the problem happened in some parts of the state grid.”
