Ochira Kalakettu festival causes 24-hour power outage due to poor planning
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A lack of planning for the Ochira Kalakettu festival caused a 24-hour power outage.
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- Ochira Kalakettu festival participants constructed giant Nandi figures without considering road dimensions or power line heights.
- These oversized figures blocked transport routes and required utility lines to be cut, resulting in a 24-hour blackout.
- The outage caused spoilage of food and essential medicines like insulin while disrupting internet services and water distribution.
- Future festivals may require stricter scientific guidelines regarding structure dimensions and transit timing to prevent further public hardship.
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- Implementation of new safety guidelines for structure dimensions
- Establishment of a formal transport schedule for future processions
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