Hyderabad, Jan. 29 -- Chairman and managing director (CMD) of the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) noted that the number of technical faults in electricity meters in the state has significantly decreased compared to last year.

In 2023, 2.04 percent of meters were damaged due to loose connections, overload and earthing issues in residential and commercial buildings. However, in the year 2024, the number reduced to 1.21 percent marking a 40.3 percent decrease in technical issues compared to 2023.

Farooqui said that continuous monitoring, regular maintenance of power lines, restoration measures and encouraging consumers to upgrade their internal wiring as per their connected load have all contributed to a ...