Bescom loses 16,749 transformers in seven months
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the past seven months, the Bihar State Electricity Board (Bescom) has reported the loss of 16,749 transformers, a figure that reflects a broader trend of annual losses around 40,000 transformers since 2023. The losses are attributed to overloads, lightning strikes, aging equipment, short circuits, and manufacturing defects. The high turnover of transformers raises concerns about the reliability and maintenance of the state’s power infrastructure, potentially impacting supply stability and costs.
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Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
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- Bescom loses 16,749 transformers in seven months — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Bescom loses 16,749 transformers in seven months — The Hindu (left-leaning)