Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jun 18: A total of 10,583 electricity poles have collapsed and several transformers have been damaged due to heavy wind and rain in the MESCOM jurisdiction, resulting in losses amounting to over Rs 16,45,63,000.

The maximum damage was recorded in Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru districts during the period from April to June 15. In Dakshina Kannada district alone, property damage is estimated at Rs 6,91,37,000, while Chikkamagaluru suffered losses of Rs 3,85,60,000. Udupi district reported damage worth Rs 3,73,53,000 and Shivamogga Rs 1,95,14,000.

Dakshina Kannada district witnessed the highest number of damaged poles with 4,227 affected. Chikkamagaluru reported damage to 2,238 poles, Shivamogga to 1,945 poles, and Udupi to 2,173 poles. Out of the total 10,583 damaged electricity poles, MESCOM has already replaced 10,338.

Additionally, 180 power transformers were damaged across the four districts under MESCOM’s purview. A total of 326.58 km of electricity lines were also damaged, MESCOM officials stated.

To enable the public to report emergencies and serious issues quickly, MESCOM has introduced two new emergency contact numbers: 8277883388 and 0824-2950953. For other MESCOM-related services, consumers may continue to use the toll-free helpline 1912 or contact their respective local offices.