India, Feb. 18 -- PUNE A minor fault in the 220 kV Pirangut-Kandalgaon extra-high-voltage tower line disrupted power supply to 14 substations affecting 1.42 lakh consumers for about 35 minutes on Monday.

As per Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)officials, the fault occurred at 11:50 am, affecting Bhare substation in Mulshi and 13 substations in Hinjewadi. This led to power cuts for 97,000 consumers in areas like Mulshi, Bhugaon, Bhukum, Pirangut, Paud, Male, Mutha Khore, Marunji, Jambhe, and Nerhe. Additionally, 45,000 consumers, including 200 high-voltage consumers in Hinjewadi, were also impacted. The power was restored power by 12:25 PM.

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