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- Heavy rain in Kerala has boosted hydroelectric reservoir storage, which rose from 30% on July 25 to 43% by August 2, while daily power consumption fell from 88 mu to 74.13 mu amid cooler weather.
- However, the Kerala State Electricity Board has estimated preliminary losses of ₹25.43 crore from damage to the power distribution network.
- Supply to 6,56,770 consumers was disrupted, with 63,676 still without power as of Monday evening, mainly in Pathanamthitta and Kannur districts.
- Thousands of transformers, electric posts and cable segments were damaged, and restoration work is under way.
What to watch next
- Restoration of supply to the remaining 63,676 affected consumers, especially in waterlogged areas
- Any revision of KSEB's ₹25.43 crore loss estimate after full assessment
- Whether hydel reservoir storage continues rising with the monsoon
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