Power restored in Parangara! Heavy reinforcements are now on the way to secure North Andaman’s grid

Diglipur: After three agonizing days of darkness, the residents of Parangara village finally saw their lights flicker back to life on Sunday afternoon. The restoration marks the end of a grueling power crisis triggered by torrential rains and a stubborn series of technical failures. The trouble began in the dead of night on June 4, when a vital 100 KVA distribution transformer blew out at 2:30 AM amid a heavy downpour. What followed was a race against time—and the elements.The Obstacle Course: The Electricity Department’s rescue mission hit roadblock after roadblock. Crucial replacement work was instantly delayed by relentless inclement weather.! A secondary 100 KVA unit was brought in, only to fail due to sudden technical faults. Desperate for a solution, engineers scavenged nearby regions. A unit in Mohanpur failed safety checks, and another in Nimbudera was trapped by installation constraints.The Tugapur Savior: Just when hope was wearing thin, a 50 KVA transformer from Tugapur was rushed to the scene. Following rapid-fire technical testing and prep work, the unit was successfully commissioned at 1:00 PM on June 7, officially ending Parangara’s three-day blackout. “We deeply appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this challenging outage,” an Electricity Department spokesperson stated, reaffirming their commitment to keeping the islands energized.Reinforcements are coming: To ensure North Andaman isn’t left in the dark again, a massive heavy-duty convoy packed with backup transformers (ranging from 63 KVA to 200 KVA) has already been dispatched from Sri Vijaya Puram to Diglipur.Meanwhile, neighboring Mayabunder and Tugapur—which also suffered recent grid disruptions—are officially back on the grid after intensive, round-the-clock restoration work by field teams.