A.P. seeks assistance from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka for cyclone power restoration

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has requested assistance from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to help restore power infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh following the threat of Cyclone Murasu. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister spoke to Tamil Nadu's C. Joseph Vijay and Karnataka's D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday, asking for their support in deploying personnel and machinery for restoration efforts in cyclone-affected regions.

Both the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka leaders responded positively and pledged all possible aid to aid Andhra Pradesh's recovery. Naidu noted that Andhra Pradesh officials would work with their counterparts from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to coordinate the deployment of necessary personnel and equipment. Additionally, electricity department staff from Telangana are currently working on restoring infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Arnab, and are on standby to assist in areas likely affected by Murasu.

The government's proactive measures aim to ensure ample manpower and equipment are available to address potential damage to power infrastructure, especially the uprooting of electricity poles.