Power scarcity hits zoo inmates and visitors

OVER SEVEN-HOUR-LONG power rostering affected water supply to zoo on Monday, causing a lot of trouble to inmates, staff and visitors.As most of big animals ? like rhino, chimpanzee, tiger and bear ? did not come out of their enclosures throughout the day, and visitors, especially children, were disappointed.

OVER SEVEN-HOUR-LONG power rostering affected water supply to zoo on Monday, causing a lot of trouble to inmates, staff and visitors.

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As most of big animals — like rhino, chimpanzee, tiger and bear — did not come out of their enclosures throughout the day, and visitors, especially children, were disappointed.

The bird enclosure was devoid of chirpings, as they sat idly under the shade of trees to protect themselves against the heat.

The mats made of khas-khas were put around the bird enclosures and of other small animals to give them shade from the sun. But, such measures failed to provide any relief to zoo inmates.

According to KESCo control room sources, the rostering could not be lifted due to very low frequency at power plants.

The sources said that if the normal frequency was maintained, the power supply would be restored.

The water supply to many areas of the city could not be restored till 5 pm.
Deteriorating power scenario in the city has posed a serious threat to the law and order situation.