Technical issues in power lines drop by 40.3%, burnt meters down 1.21%: TGSPDCL MD

Hyderabad: In 2024, the number of burnt-out meters decreased to 1.21 per cent in the 15 districts managed by the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL), said chairman and MD Musharraf Faruqui, IAS.

Speaking about the data on management and maintenance of power lines, he said the reduction in burnt-out meters marked a 40.3 per cent decrease in technical issues compared to 2023.

“The number of technical faults in electricity meters has significantly decreased compared to the last year. Continuous monitoring, regular maintenance of power lines, restoration measures and encouraging consumers to upgrade their internal wiring as per their connected load have all contributed to a substantial reduction in burnt-out meters,” said Faruqui.

Electrical damages in residential and commercial buildings

TGSPDCL operates across 15 districts with 9,346,952 billed services. In 2023, 2.04 per cent of meters were damaged due to loose connections, overload and earthing issues in residential and commercial buildings.

However, in the year 2024, Faruqui said the company has undertaken several power network restoration measures, including enhancing the capacity of PTRs/DTRs, expanding new power lines and replacing damaged poles.

“These efforts have reduced the number of burnt-out meters to 1.21 per cent, marking a 40.3 per cent decrease in technical issues compared to 2023,” the CMD said and assured that in the upcoming financial year, the company aims to completely eliminate these issues and provide even better power supply.

Safety precautions regarding electricity installations

Additionally, CMD Musharraf Faruqui, IAS, advised consumers to take safety precautions, such as ensuring internal wiring, proper earthing, joint-free wires and installing MCBs in their homes and commercial establishments based on their connected load capacity.