Punjab Power Minister Reviews Infrastructure Damage from Recent Storms
Punjab power minister holds meeting with PSPCL officials, reviews infra damage due to rain
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Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora met with officials from the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to assess damage caused by severe rains and winds on May 3. Key districts affected include Mohali, Patiala, and Jalandhar, with significant damage to power distribution infrastructure. Restoration efforts have been prioritized and are ongoing.
- 01Severe weather on May 3 caused significant damage to power infrastructure in Punjab.
- 02Key affected districts include Mohali, Patiala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Gurdaspur.
- 03About 1,300 eleven kilovolt feeders and nearly 1,500 poles were damaged.
- 04PSPCL resolved over 83,000 complaints, with 70% addressed within two hours.
- 05Minister Arora emphasized the need for improved disaster preparedness for future weather events.
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On May 5, Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora convened a meeting with officials from the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to evaluate the damage caused by heavy rains and high winds on May 3. The storm severely impacted districts including Mohali, Patiala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Gurdaspur. Reports indicate that approximately 1,300 eleven kilovolt feeders were disrupted, nearly 1,500 poles were damaged, and over 300 transformers were affected. Despite these challenges, PSPCL managed to address more than 83,000 complaints, resolving nearly 70% within two hours. The minister commended the rapid response of PSPCL teams and directed them to enhance disaster preparedness and infrastructure maintenance to mitigate future disruptions. Restoration efforts are currently prioritized to stabilize the power supply across affected areas.
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The restoration of power supply and infrastructure improvements will enhance reliability for residents and businesses in affected districts.
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