The loss incurred by the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) due to torrential rains, gusty winds, floods and landslips in its jurisdiction comprising five districts has been substantial as the continuous downpour almost the entire July damaged a large number of electric poles, transformers and transmission lines.
The loss is over ₹12.88 crore and nearly 90-95 per cent of the damaged infrastructure has been replaced with the new poles/equipment in a short span of time for ensuring continuous power supply. There was disruption in the supply in some areas for longer durations, especially in Kodagu, because of hilly areas and inability to reach the damaged sites in view of heavy downpour.
Data sourced from the CESC, Mysuru said 8,669 electric poles and 296 transformers were damaged in the rain-related incidents since April 1. The highest number of poles were damaged in Mandya (2,764) followed by Mysuru (1,856). Hassan and Kodagu reported damage to 1,795 and 1,780 poles respectively. The loss due to damage to poles was about ₹9.08 crore and the loss incurred due to damage to transformers was ₹3.54 crore.
