Andhra power utilities gear up to tackle cyclone 'Phailin'

Power utilities in Andhra Pradesh under the Eastern Power Distribution Company Ltd have geared up to meet any emergency arising out of cyclone 'Phailin' hitting the coastal districts of Srikakulam, West Godavari, East Godavari, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam.

M Sahoo, Special Chief Secretary in the energy department of Andhra Pradesh government, today reviewed the preparedness for dealing with the cyclone along with other officials, a release said.

All engineers, employees and other staff are making full efforts to deal with the situation while opting against taking any leaves or holiday, the release added.

Munindra, in-charge CMD of APTRANSCO, has told Sahoo that AP Eastern Power Distribution Company Ltd (APEPDCL) has identified suitable engineers well-experienced in restoration work and deployed them to areas under risk of being hit by the cyclone.

The general public has been cautioned against going near electrical installations to avoid accidents. People have also been requested to inform their nearest field officials in case of any electrical mishaps, the release added.

Helpline Numbers:

Odisha: 0674-2534177

District control room number:

Mayurbhanj 06792-252759, Jajpur 06728-222648, Gajapati 06815-222943, Dhenkanal 06762-221376 Khurda 06755-220002, Keonjhar 06766-255437, Cuttak 0671-2507842, Ganjam 06811-263978, Puri 06752-223237, Kendrapara 06727-232803, Jagatsinghpur 06724-220368, Balasore 06782-262674, Bhadrak 06784-251881. Andhra Pradesh: 040-23456005/23451043 Fax-040-23451819

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