Andhra Ministers put power utilities on alert ahead of cyclone; 25,000 poles kept ready
Andhra Pradesh government officials have placed power utilities on high alert as a cyclone approaches the Bay of Bengal. Authorities have prepared 25,000 utility poles and are coordinating evacuation efforts for low-lying areas between Bapatla and Vizianagaram.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management is critical for minimizing infrastructure damage and preventing loss of life during severe weather events in coastal regions.
Andhra Ministers put power utilities on alert ahead of cyclone; 25,000 poles kept ready left Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar. File Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/l2p3nm/article71500195.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Energy-MinisterGV4GAUPFO.3.jpg.jpg th-online Administrator Gottipati Ravi Kumar. FILE PHOTO People can report power supply problems on helpline 1912 during the cyclone, officials say VIJAYAWADA Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha on Sunday (October 25, 2026) alerted the Chairmen and Managing Directors (CMDs) of the power distribution companies (DISCOMs) and district officials to the likely impact of the cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cyclone-andhra-pradesh-odisha-live-updates-october-25-2026/article71622459.ece In a teleconference, Mr. Ravi Kumar and Ms. Anitha directed the officials to take precautionary measures in advance. They advised the field staff to be on high alert for heavy rain and gales to meet any contingencies.
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