The power supply to SAT Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, has been restored. Power outage in the casualty wing of SAT triggered outrage and panic among the patients and bystanders on Sunday night leading to a tense situation.
According to the press note issued by the hospital authorities here on Monday, the power supply was restored by 7.30 am. It was running on rented generators from Sunday night. Two generators in the hospital failed after the power went off. Later generators had to be brought in from private parties to the hospital.
The release said the supply is now drawn from the power lines, and the generator is not being used anymore. However, a contactor switch on the panel board needs to be changed in the generator.
Hospital superintendent Dr S Bindu said this work will be done after 3 p.m. on Monday by arranging an alternative system. The authorities said that work would be done after the completion of scheduled surgeries and hectic duty hours.
A technical committee will investigate the power outage in the casualty wing of SAT Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. Health Minister Veena George issued a press note announcing the comprehensive probe.
The Minister visited the hospital on Sunday night and assessed the situation. The Minister said that strict action would be taken if any lapses were found that led to the power outage at SAT hospital.