Utilities Blame High-Intensity Winds for Transmission Tower Failures

In all, 76 EHV transmission line tower failure events were reported in 2024

June 17, 2025

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Power transmission service providers have identified high wind speeds caused by climate change events as one of the main reasons for recurring transmission tower failures in India.

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Utilities Blame High-Intensity Winds for Transmission Tower Failures

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