Noida/Ghaziabad: Residents of Sector 122 and neighbouring areas in Noida and Abhay Khand and Gyan Khand areas of Indirapuram, Ghaziabad reported rampant voltage fluctuations. Recent showers have also caused earthing-related issues, residents said, raising demands for immediate inspection of transformers and neutral faults to avoid major damage.In Sector 122 on Friday, residents reported alarming voltage levels exceeding 275 volts, with one incident occurring at 3.45am that persisted for over an hour.“These high voltage fluctuations have caused considerable distress, leading to the malfunction of battery inverters and various household appliances. We fear potential damage to several household electronic systems and equipment due to these abnormal currents,” said Shiv Kumar Tiwari, RWA president of Sector 122.The RWA has written to the power department, urging that officials conduct inspections and rectify any issues with the transformers and distribution system. They outlined the need for a thorough technical assessment to address the recurrent voltage surges, which have occurred multiple times in the past fortnight.“We requested a permanent solution to prevent the recurrence of such incidents and immediate action to protect our homes and families,” Tiwari said.In Ghaziabad’s Abhay Khand and Gyan Khand, residents reported erratic voltage levels, including instances of very low to very high voltage spikes. Early on Friday morning, one resident recorded an alarming high of 452 volts in Gyan Khand 2, while another faced dangerously low voltage at 145 volts in the same area.Residents said they contacted the local power helpline but there was a lack of immediate assistance. When asked, Ghaziabad power department official Pawan Kumar told TOI that line staff were on site addressing the issues, but many residents remained sceptical about the promptness and effectiveness of the response.The ongoing voltage issue sparked worry among residents, who urged not only a restoration of stable voltage levels but also preventive measures to avoid mishaps.“Failure to do so could lead to further damage to electrical systems and potentially hazardous situations for families relying on stable electricity for their daily needs,” Sanjay Singh, a resident of Gyan Khand, said.
