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Hescom reports heavy rain-related losses

Hubballi: Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited (Hescom) faced severe infrastructure damage across the operational districts due to heavy rainfall. A total of 11.2 kilometres of power lines were damaged. Apart from fallen poles, the company reported damage to transformers, electrical lines, and other critical equipment. In Uttara Kannada district alone, where maximum destruction occurred, several villages experienced prolonged power outages. Maintenance teams worked round the clock to restore electricity supply in affected areas. Hescom, responsible for power distribution across Dharwad district and six other districts including Haveri, Gadag, Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Bagalakot and Vijayapura, suffered financial damages exceeding Rs 5.5 crore due to recent rainfall. The company reported extensive infrastructure damage, with 4,156 electricity poles becoming inoperational, resulting in losses worth over Rs 4 crore. Notably, Uttara Kannada district alone accounted for 1,802 damaged poles. Hescom officials mobilised in all divisions to speed up repair works. The company prioritised the restoration of power supply to essential services like hospitals, water treatment plants, and govt facilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Emergency response teams were stationed at strategic locations to address urgent complaints and handle crisis situations, said sources in Hescom. Local administrative bodies are coordinating with Hescom to identify critical areas needing immediate attention. The company has established a 24-hour helpline for citizens to report power-related emergencies. Despite the extensive damage, Hescom aims to normalise power supply across all affected regions within the shortest possible time. The damage assessment, particularly poles damaged, transformers damaged, and total lines damaged in kms, revealed that numerous electrical installations were affected in Dharwad, Belagavi, Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Gadag, and Haveri districts. Several substations required immediate repairs and component replacements. The company deployed special teams to rural areas where access was hindered due to waterlogging and damaged roads, sources added. Vaishali ML, managing director, Hescom, explained that numerous electricity poles sustained damage due to wind conditions and black soil, leading to disruptions in power transmission caused by supply fluctuations and transformers damaged. In Uttara Kannada district, extensive pole damage occurred because of persistent heavy rainfall. She mentioned that dedicated teams are handling power supply restoration, with most areas receiving service within 24 hours, while remote locations with difficult access require 3-4 days for completion of restoration work. The fallout - 4,156 electricity Poles worth over Rs 4.2 crore damaged - 196 transformers worth over Rs 1.3 crore damaged - 11.2 kilometre line worth over Rs 6 lakh damaged