Kohima: A critical power outage hit Noklak district after a 1.6 MVA, 33/11 kV transformer failed at the local sub-station. The breakdown occurred on November 13, leaving the entire area without electricity. The Sub Divisional Officer for Electrical Sub-Division Number 1 in Tuensang confirmed the damage in a report to the Deputy Commissioner of Noklak.
Local repair crews assessed the hardware but quickly realized the fix was too complex for the site. The equipment must now travel to the Central Store in Dimapur. Techs there will conduct a full inspection before starting the necessary repairs. The department aims to speed up this process to restore power as soon as possible.
Officials apologized for the sudden blackout. The department asked residents for patience during the outage, noting, "the extent of the damage was beyond the scope of immediate repair at the site." They expect full cooperation from the public while crews work to bring the grid back online.
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