MESCOM staff brave floods to restore power supply in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Despite adverse weather conditions and heavy flooding in Berike, Deralakatte, the staff members of MESCOM (Mangalore Electricity Supply Company) took action to repair a disrupted power line on Tuesday. The continuous thunderstorm had caused a power outage affecting approximately 40 houses in the area.
Responding to the complaint lodged by the local residents, MESCOM linemen Vasanth and Suresh ventured into the flooded region to rectify the tripped power line. Guided by a local resident, they fearlessly waded through rainwater to reach the electricity pole and successfully carried out the necessary repairs.
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The selfless efforts of Vasanth and Suresh have garnered immense praise from the local community. A video capturing their efforts to restore the power supply, despite the challenging weather conditions and waterlogged surroundings, has quickly gone viral on social media platforms.
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Delhi Police books over 11,000 for traffic violation in 3-hour drive
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Traffic Police penalised over 11,800 motorists during a special three-hour enforcement drive conducted across the city, targeting improper parking and wrong-side driving, officials said.
The intensive drive was carried out on Saturday across all traffic ranges and districts as part of efforts to curb congestion and enhance road safety, they said.
According to the police, the campaign primarily focused on two major violations that frequently contribute to traffic snarls and accidents in the national capital.
"During the operation, more than 8,500 motorists were booked for improper or obstructive parking. Vehicles parked in no-parking zones, near intersections, on footpaths, and along busy roads and market areas were targeted, with many being towed away to ensure smooth traffic flow," an officer said.
In addition, over 3,500 drivers were prosecuted for wrong-side driving, a violation considered highly risky for all road users. Special teams were deployed at accident-prone stretches, arterial roads, and areas with a history of frequent violations to check the offence.
The enforcement drive covered all categories of vehicles, including two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and commercial vehicles, police said. "Such violations not only disrupt traffic movement but also pose serious threats to public safety," Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Vijayanta Goyal Arya said.
The police said similar drives will continue as part of sustained enforcement and awareness measures.
