Dial 1912 for power complaints during heatwave, says Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has urged power consumers to use the toll-free number 1912 for reporting electricity complaints during the ongoing heatwave. He highlighted the challenges faced by the electricity department due to extreme weather conditions, which have led to intermittent power disruptions. The Minister assured that there are no power cuts in the state and announced plans for the completion of new substations to improve the power supply system.
- ▪The Energy Minister asked consumers to dial 1912 for real-time updates on power outages.
- ▪Intermittent power disruptions are occurring due to soaring temperatures and thunderstorms.
- ▪Electricity consumption has sharply increased in Andhra Pradesh because of the heatwave.
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Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) asked power consumers to dial the toll-free number 1912 to register electricity complaints and get real-time updates during outages caused by extreme weather.Addressing the media at Amaravati, the Minister said intermittent power disruptions were being reported from different parts of the State because of soaring temperatures and sudden evening thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures crossing 48 degrees Celsius, and strong winds in the evenings, were placing severe stress on the power transmission network, he said. Heavy rain, winds damage EPDCL power infra in 7 districtsMr. Ravi Kumar appealed to the public to understand the challenges the electricity department faced in such conditions.
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