Ludhiana, April 5 -- The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has set up a control room and issued field advisories to prevent crop fire incidents caused by faulty or low-hanging power infrastructure during the dry harvest season.

Officials said that even minor sparks from overhead conductors, transformers or GO switches can rapidly ignite dry standing crop or harvested wheat, resulting in heavy losses within minutes. Chief engineer Jagdev Singh Hans said the control room has been integrated with all field divisions and teams have been directed to remain on high alert throughout the harvesting period. "Even a small spark can trigger major damage. Farmers should report faults immediately so that teams can respond on priority," h...