India, July 8 -- Power discoms in the city on Monday issued an advisory urging people to avoid electricity-related accidents even as they have begun undertaking measures under the Monsoon action plan to minimise moisture-related breakdowns and rain-related disruptions.

A BSES spokesperson said that during the monsoon, waterlogging increases the chances of electricity-related mishaps. Simple precautions like staying away from electrical installations, such as electricity poles, substations, transformers and streetlights, and preventing children from playing near electrical installations, can prevent accidents.

The BSES spokesperson said consumers should also get electrical wiring at their premises checked by a licensed contractor and swi...