APSPDCL Deploys 1,932 Personnel in 161 Teams for Cyclone Arnab Power Restoration
APSPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Siva Sankar said on Tuesday that special teams had reached the affected areas and were prepared to undertake restoration works on a war footing.
During a teleconference with officials, he said a Director and five nodal officers at the Chief General Manager level had been assigned supervisory responsibilities to ensure speedy restoration of power supply in the APEPDCL jurisdiction.
The 161 teams comprise Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, Deputy Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers and other personnel. Each team consists of 12 members, and the number of teams would be increased if necessary, he said.
Essential electrical equipment has also been dispatched to support restoration works, including 70 distribution transformers of 100 kVA, 32 transformers of 63 kVA and 132 transformers of 25 kVA capacity.
The supplies also include 142 km of 100 sq mm conductor, 504 km of 55 sq mm conductor and 39 km of three-core AB cable. Fifteen pole-digging machines have been transported, while another 36 machines and additional electrical equipment are being sent, he said.
Siva Sankar is personally supervising power restoration operations in Eluru and West Godavari districts under the APEPDCL jurisdiction.
Control rooms have been established at circle and division levels in areas likely to be affected by the cyclone within the APSPDCL jurisdiction.
Officials and staff have been instructed to remain available in teams to respond promptly to power disruptions.
The CMD urged people not to touch electricity poles or stand beneath power lines during rainfall.
Any fallen electricity poles or snapped power lines should be reported immediately to the nearest electricity department personnel or through the toll-free numbers 1912 and 1800425 155333.
Consumers can also report electricity-related problems through the department’s WhatsApp number 91333 31912, he added.
