VEHARI, Feb 27: The fresh rains caused serious damage to dozens of electric meters and many transformers in the district.

Reports said most of the damaged meters were about eight to ten year old and installed on the electric poles or outside the houses in various localities of Garah More, Tibba Sultan Pur, Luddan, old bus stand and 9-11/WB areas.

Similarly, the rain damaged various transformers of Temoor Shaheed feeder.

Power fluctuations reportedly also damaged electric home appliances in some areas.

Residents of union council 1 alleged that Wapda officials concerned had failed to restore power supply to the area despite repeated complaints lodged by them.

When contacted, SDO Nasrullah Khan claimed that Mepco staff was busy repairing the damaged transformers.

A Mepco official said requesting anonymity that a majority of faults occurred due to Kite flying in the area despite the ban.

City SDO said new electric meters were not available in the circle, admitting that he had received `a few’ applications for replacement of burnt electric meters on Tuesday.

The affected people were demanding replacement of the burnt meters free of cost.