KSEB is losing points in the tree-fall challenge

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Now, households may have to wait longer to get their power connection restored if a tree falls on it due to heavy rain and wind. KSEB is finding it tough to find enough workers to remove trees that snap electricity wires and cause power outage. On November 8, strong winds and rain uprooted many trees, causing electricity outage even in rural areas. Though the power was restored eventually, it took longer than usual.

KSEB blames land owners who are reluctant to cut down trees. “The lines that pass through rubber plantations are more likely to be affected during rain,” said an officer. He said the restoration process would take longer as lumberjacks are not readily available.