Rains damage power distribution network at several places
The Hindu
Incessant rains in the State for the last couple of days have left the power distribution infrastructure damaged, causing interruptions/breakdown in power supply.In the areas coming under Southern Pow
Incessant rains in the State for the last couple of days have left the power distribution infrastructure damaged, causing interruptions/breakdown in power supply. In the areas coming under Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TSSPDCL or Southern Discom), 517 electrical poles and 33 distribution transformers were affected, with stoppage of supply to 5 distribution transformers as they were inundated. Besides, there was also breakdown in 117 11 KV feeders due to rains, officials said. Except such minor incidents, there was no interruption in power supply, Chairman and Managing Director of Southern Discom G. Raghuma Reddy said on Friday. He also told the officials not to take up seasonal maintenance and repair works till the rains were stopped. He held a tele-conference with Chief General Managers and Superintending Engineers to review the situation.More Related News