Cyclone Tauktae: KSEB males wade by way of chest-deep water to revive energy, win accolades

Express News Service
KOCHI: It was raining closely and there was heavy circulate within the stream passing by way of the rubber plantation and paddy discipline at Mundamoodu in Kottarakkara. Two linemen of the KSEB risked their lives wading by way of chest deep water, braving robust present and inclement climate to restore the 11 KV energy line that acquired snapped following robust winds yesterday. 

Santhosh S and Madhu E, two linemen hooked up to Kottarakkara East electrical part of the KSEB, have received accolades as a video clip of their devoted service went viral on social media. Just a few social employees led by Kottarakkara MLA-elect Ok N Balagopal visited Kottarakkara Vydyuthi Bhavan on Monday and felicitated the 2 workers for his or her dedication.

“On May 15, our part workplace was inundated with calls as energy distribution was disrupted as energy strains acquired snapped following robust winds yesterday. Around 10 transformers had dripped and it was powerful time for KSEB employees to revive energy. When we reached Mundamoodu close to Kottarakkara, the rubber plantation and the paddy discipline had submerged and there was heavy circulate. We waded by way of chest deep water carrying the ladder to achieve the electrical energy pole.

It was powerful to remain afloat. We needed to maintain to the bushes to flee the robust circulate. We accomplished the work and restored energy by midday. It was the locals who recorded the video and posted it on social media,” stated Santhosh.

Santhosh is a resident of Chavara close to Kollam and has been serving the KSEB for 11 years.“Power distribution was disrupted in your entire part space and there have been tons of of calls from shoppers.

We had been underneath strain and all of us, from assistant engineer to linemen had been on the sector to revive energy. We had been performing our responsibility, however the response from the general public has been gladdening. Never in my life has I acquired such appreciation,” stated E Madhu, who’s a local of Mailam close to Kottarakkara.

“The KSEB has suffered loss of `45 crore due to the heavy rain and strong winds that lashed the state from May 14 to 16. Hundreds of transformers were damaged and lines snapped across the state. Our staff worked day and night to restore power amidst challenging weather,” stated KSEB chairman N S Pillai.“Many, like Santhosh and Madhu, risked their lives to ensure early restoration of power. I appreciate their hard work and dedication. We have restored power in 99.9 per cent areas by Monday evening,” he stated.