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AP: Officials told to take steps for uninterrupted power supply in cyclone-hit areas

Vijayawada, Oct 24 (UNI) The Electricity officials have been directed to be prepared to ensure uninterrupted power supply in the cycle-hit areas.
APCPDCL Chairman and Managing Director P Pullareddy gave this direction in a review meeting held with the Superintending Engineers of all districts under the corporation to assess preparedness and ensure the safety and reliability of the power supply system in view of possibility of strong winds and heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure area over the east-central and southeastern Bay of Bengal,

During the meeting, the CMD directed the officials and staff to remain alert and take all necessary precautionary measures in anticipation of the cyclone. He instructed the officials to be prepared for possible damage to electrical poles and power lines due to strong winds and heavy rainfall.

He emphasized the need to keep adequate manpower, vehicles and repair equipment ready to restore power supply at the earliest in the event of disruptions. Field-level staff should remain readily available, while officials must closely monitor the situation and coordinate effectively to respond to emergencies.

The CMD informed that control rooms had been established at all circle and division levels to coordinate emergency response and power restoration activities. He also made it clear that, in view of the impending cyclone, no electricity employee should avail leave, ensuring the availability of adequate staff to attend to emergencies and maintain essential services.

Stressing public safety, the CMD directed officials to create awareness among consumers not to touch fallen electrical wires under any circumstances. He further instructed them to respond promptly to reports of electrical hazards and power supply interruptions and take immediate necessary action.

Pullareddy emphasized that all officials and staff must work in close coordination to minimize power disruptions, ensure public safety and restore electricity supply as quickly as possible in cyclone-affected areas.
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