Kerala rains: 92% of power connection restored after monsoon damage, says Minister Sunny Joseph
Kerala's Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph announced that 92% of power connections damaged by recent monsoon rains have been restored. The government is now focusing on repairing transformers and poles while seeking revised compensation norms for flood-affected residents.
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Kerala Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph on Monday said coordinated efforts by the State government, district administration, local bodies, government departments, volunteers and local residents have ensured an effective response to the monsoon disaster, with 92% of damaged electricity connections restored across the State.
Addressing a press conference at his residence in Irrity, the Minister said 4,80,614 electricity connections were disrupted due to the heavy rains. Of these 92% have been restored, leaving 35,118 connections yet to be reconnected.
He said 2,892 transformers were damaged during the rains. Following the receding of floodwater, 2,600 transformers have been repaired and re-energised, while restoration of 1,872 damaged electric poles is progressing on a war footing.
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