Kerala's electricity board on a mission to restore connections
KSEB authorities are on a round-the-clock mission to restore connections in flood-ravaged areas across the state. Official records state that around 43.54 lakh consumers were affected across the state because of flood and landslides. However, only 21.63 lakh connections have been restored at present.“Officers and workmen of the board are not even taking a day off as they are on a mission to restore power across the state,” KSEB chairman N S Pillai told Express. “Even Muslim officers and workers who are to celebrate Bakrid have decided to work on that day,” he said.Electricity board has already shut down 35 sub-stations and 12 power houses following the influx of floodwater and silt. Kakkayam power station, which is a major power house, is.....