India, Sept. 11 -- Floods in Punjab have inflicted severe damage on the state's power infrastructure, with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) estimating losses of over Rs.102 crore.

A preliminary report from PSPCL's head office in Patiala reveals that the Upper Beas Diversion Channel (UBDC) Hydel Power Project in Pathankot suffered the most, with damages worth Rs.62.5 crore. The floods, caused by heavy rains and overflowing rivers, including the Sutlej and Beas, also damaged thousands of transformers, poles and power lines across the state.

The report states that 2,322 distribution transformers were damaged, resulting in losses of approximately Rs.23.22 crore. Additionally, 7,114 electricity poles were either damaged or wash...