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- Kerala Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph said 92% of the 4,80,614 electricity connections disrupted by monsoon rains have been restored, with 35,118 still pending.
- Of the 2,892 damaged transformers, 2,600 have been repaired, and restoration of 1,872 damaged poles is under way, with the worst damage in Pathanamthitta and Kannur districts.
- He also noted hydroelectric reservoirs are at 42.5% capacity, including Idukki at 40% versus 73% last year, and has asked the Chief Minister to revise damage-assessment norms so houses hit by landslips can be classified as fully damaged for compensation.
- Search operations continue for people missing in Kannur.
What to watch next
- Restoration of the remaining 35,118 electricity connections and 1,872 damaged poles.
- The Chief Minister's response to the request to revise house damage-assessment norms for compensation.
- Outcome of search operations for the missing in Kannur and the state of reservoir water storage.
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