Load shedding hits Mkg

Mokokchung, January 24 (MExN): Mokokchung district has been hit by recurrent load shedding due to the damage of power line – Doyang to Mokokchung 75 mega watts. It has been reported that the power line was damaged on Saturday, around 3:00 pm while clearing forest for New Pangti village. As a result there has been frequent load shedding in Mokokchung, Mon, Zunheboto and Longleng. Also Tuensang is affected as the 25 mega watts Likimro Hydro Project is sharing its power with the other four districts. In this connection, the power department has requested the public to bear with the inconveniences. An official from the department has revealed that the repair works may take to a maximum of two to three days. However, the department is trying its best to restore the power supply by tomorrow. Meanwhile, the residents of Mokokchung are facing a hard time as most of the works are pending due to irregular power supply.