Power dept fully geared up for Cyclone Murasu: CMD

Power dept fully geared up for Cyclone Murasu: CMD
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Chairman and Managing Director Siva Sankar Lotheti 

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Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) Chairman and Managing Director Siva Sankar Lotheti said in a statement on Monday that special measures have been taken, especially in Nellore and Tirupati districts, which are likely to be badly affected by Cyclone Murasu. He said the department has deployed 226 special teams comprising 2,403 officers and staff from Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Chittoor and Annamayya districts. Ten teams from Tamil Nadu have also reached Nellore and Tirupati to assist in restoration work.

Siva Sankar further said nodal officers have been appointed to monitor repairs at district, divisional and sub-divisional levels. Officials in Nellore, Tirupati, Kadapa and Nandyal have been asked to remain alert. Transformers, conductors, cables, chainsaws, pole-digging machines and cranes have been kept ready at district store in Gudur.

Contractors have also been asked to stay available, and leave has been cancelled for staff.

Control rooms are functioning round the clock in Nellore, Tirupati and corporate office. People can report power cuts, fallen poles, snapped wires or damaged transformers on 1912, 1800 425 155333, or WhatsApp number 91333 31912.The public has been advised to stay away from electric poles, fallen wires and waterlogged areas during the rains.

Vani Mallela is a Staff Reporter at The Hans India and an accomplished journalist and content creator from the erstwhile Chittoor district. With over 16 years of professional experience, she has built a strong reputation for covering crime, politics, and entertainment, delivering stories that are accurate, engaging, and impactful. She holds a postgraduate degree from Sri Venkateswara University and received professional journalism training at Rachana Journalism College, Hyderabad, with a focus on science and mass communication. Her expertise includes field reporting, investigative journalism, fact-checking, and source development, enabling her to produce balanced and credible reports under tight deadlines. Vani is recognised for her sharp news sense, concise writing style, and ability to uncover compelling human-interest stories that reflect the voices and concerns of local communities. Her extensive knowledge of the Tirupati region, coupled with her diverse family background and broad cultural exposure, brings depth, empathy, and context to her reporting. A dedicated journalist committed to ethical and responsible reporting, Vani continually enhances her knowledge by keeping abreast of current affairs through regular newspaper reading and extensive research. Her professionalism, accuracy, and passion for storytelling have made her a respected voice in regional journalism.

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