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Delhi’s shocking truth: Exposed wires, rains, and the apathy that follows

Jul 25, 2024 05:36 AM IST

Six electrocution deaths in Delhi this monsoon highlight the danger of exposed wires during the rainy season. Authorities urged to prioritize safety measures.

A narrow backlane in Patel Nagar is inundated with water after a brief spell of rain. To enter this lane, one needs to cross a black metal gate, beside which lies an electricity pole. A tangled maze of wires – a web of power lines, broadband and TV cables – dangle from this pole.

Wires in the open at Patel Nagar in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Wires in the open at Patel Nagar in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
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