Heavy rain, winds damage EPDCL power infra in 7 districts
Heavy rain and strong winds have caused significant damage to the power infrastructure in seven districts of Andhra Pradesh. The Eastern Power Distribution Company reported extensive damage, particularly in Srikakulam, where 41 power poles were broken. Rapid-response teams have been deployed to address the damage and residents are advised to stay away from downed power lines.
- ▪Heavy rain and gusty winds caused extensive damage to the power network across seven districts.
- ▪Srikakulam experienced severe damage with 41 broken power poles.
- ▪The Anakapalli and Jaggampeta divisions lost 279 electricity poles and 31 transformers.
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The Chairman and Managing Director of Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL), Prudhvitej Immadi on Monday said that heavy rain and gusty winds caused extensive damage to the power network across seven districts.The adverse weather severely impacted distribution systems in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, and East Godavari districts, as uprooted trees snapped overhead cables.Infrastructure damage is severe in Srikakulam, with 41 power poles broken.
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