Cyclones caused over ₹500 crore loss to A.P. Energy Department, says Minister
Over 7,500 power poles damaged by Cyclone Murasu; restoration targeted by Saturday evening, says Gottipati Ravi Kumar
Cyclones Arnab and Murasu have inflicted a preliminary loss of over ₹500 crore on the Andhra Pradesh Energy Department, with Cyclone Murasu alone causing damage to more than 7,500 electricity poles, according to Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar. During a tour of affected areas in Prakasam district, the minister reported extensive damage to electricity lines, conductors, and distribution transformers, with restoration efforts underway on a war footing.
The goal is to restore power supply in all affected areas by Saturday evening, with 70% of restoration completed by Friday, and full restoration already achieved in Godavari districts.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Hindu's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Syria-Iraq oil pipeline not a threat to Turkey, Energy Minister says thenationalnews.com
