Minimise damages to power infrastructure in view of heavy rain alert in North Andhra, Energy Minister tells top officials

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has directed the officials to remain on high alert in view of the ongoing spell of heavy rains across North Andhra districts under the influence of the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal.

In a tele-conference with top officials of the Energy Department, including those from the AP Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL), on Wednesday, Mr. Ravi Kumar said widespread rains were being reported from Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Visakhapatnam districts due to the deep depression, and there was possibility of heavy rains and gales causing significant damage to electricity poles, lines, and transformers, resulting in power supply disruptions.