Archive · 22 May 2025
Pre-Monsoon Rains Cause Extensive Damage to Bengaluru Power Infrastructure
Imagine it's raining really hard in Bengaluru, and the wind is strong!
The heavy rain and wind have damaged a lot of electricity poles and transformers, which are like the wires and boxes that bring power to homes.
More poles and transformers were damaged this year than last year.
Officials say it's because the rain and wind were much stronger this year.
They are working with other groups to fix things, but experts think better ways to maintain the power lines could help stop the damage.
It's costing a lot of money to fix the damage.
Heavy pre-monsoon rains damaged power infrastructure in Bengaluru.
1,465 electricity poles and 190 transformers were damaged in May.
Damage to electricity poles in April increased threefold compared to April 2024.
Bescom officials attribute increased damage to stronger winds and rainfall.
Experts suggest improved maintenance and cable programs to prevent damage.
- Who
- The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) region was affected.
- What
- Pre-monsoon showers caused damage to the power infrastructure in Bengaluru, including electricity poles and transformers.
- When
- Damage occurred during the pre-monsoon period, particularly in April and May 2025.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Increased intensity of winds and rain, along with uprooted trees due to ongoing civic works.
Bescom's Stance
Expert Opinion
Damage Prevention Strategies
Bescom's Stance
Bescom officials state that permanent solutions are not possible due to weather conditions and are focused on pre-monsoon maintenance with BBMP and Forest Department.
Expert Opinion
Experts suggest scientific maintenance and underground cable programs to prevent damage.
- Estimated losses FY 2025-26
- ₹65.3 crore
- Electricity poles damaged in April
- 1,880
- Transformers damaged in April
- 151
- Poles damaged in April 2024
- 558
- Estimated loss for 2024-25 so far
- ₹6.52 crore