Intense heat increases the risk of short circuits and network failures in Santarém

According to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), the climate forecast for October indicates temperatures of 1.5 °C to 2 °C above the historical average in almost the entire North Region. This extreme scenario requires extra attention from residents, both inside homes and on the street, due to the overload on distribution systems.

Irregular connections represent one of the main operational and physical security threats. Because they use thin conductors, poorly made splices and non-standard components, these installations cannot withstand the increase in ambient temperature, which can melt and cause fire in the wiring, in addition to interrupting the energy supply in the neighborhood.

The Safety Executive at Equatorial Pará, Elton Lucena, explains that continuous exposure to the sun combined with the passage of electrical current can reach critical levels if the system is altered irregularly.

"In periods of very high temperatures, the heat itself and the direct incidence of sunlight can cause an increase in the temperature of cables and electrical components. When this situation involves an installation outside the recommended standards or clandestine connections, the risk of overheating is greater", warns Lucena.

Inside homes and businesses, the technical guidance is to monitor signs of overload, such as sockets with a burning smell, melt marks, dry wiring or circuit breakers that trip frequently. In all these cases, the repair must be carried out exclusively by qualified professionals.

On the streets, if cables break or sparks in poles occur, the recommendation is to keep your distance and avoid contact with nearby puddles of water. Danger records on the public network can be made by calling 0800 091 0196, via the concessionaire's mobile application or via customer service on the provider's official portal.