Strong winds and rain; KSEB with loss of more than Rs 26 crore

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KSEB has said that the power distribution system has been severely damaged due to strong winds and rains across the state. As per the current estimates, 257 high-tension posts and 2,505 low-tension posts have been damaged. The loss in the distribution sector is estimated to be around Rs 26 crore 89 lakh, KSEB said in a Facebook post.

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The KSEB's power distribution system has been severely damaged due to strong winds and rains across the state. As per the current estimates, 257 high-tension posts and 2,505 low-tension posts have been damaged. The loss in the distribution sector is estimated to be around Rs 26 crore 89 lakh.

7,12,679 consumers have suffered power outages. Of these, 5,39,976 consumers have already been provided with power supply. Vigorous efforts are being made across the state to resolve the remaining power outages. Respected consumers are requested to cooperate.

If you notice any electricity-related accident or danger, you should report it to the respective section offices or the emergency number 9496010101 as soon as possible. Please note that this number is for emergency purposes only.

You can also call the toll-free number 1912 to lodge complaints. You can register a complaint by calling/WhatsApp 9496001912

For SMS notifications: To receive power outage alerts via SMS, consumers can log on to the website wss.kseb.in and manually update their mobile number.