Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Vizag Storm: 150 Trees Down, Power Supply Hit
A storm with heavy rain and strong winds hit Visakhapatnam.
The winds were very strong and caused about 150 trees to fall down in various places.
The storm also knocked down some power poles, which caused power outages.
Local authorities like GVMC are working to clear the fallen trees and restore power.
The damage to the power system is estimated to cost about 10.98 lakh.
People are asked to report any problems related to the storm to the authorities.
Heavy rain and strong winds hit Visakhapatnam on Thursday morning.
Winds reached speeds of 40-50 kmph, causing damage.
Around 150 trees were uprooted in approximately 80 locations.
Power supply was disrupted; damage to the power supply system estimated at Rs 10.98 lakh.
GVMC and APEPDCL are working to clear debris and restore services.
- Who
- GVMC and APEPDCL
- What
- Heavy rain and strong winds caused widespread damage
- When
- Thursday morning
- Where
- Visakhapatnam
- Why
- Storm caused trees to fall and disrupt power supply
- Event
- Heavy rain and strong winds
- Wind Speed
- 40-50 kmph
- Uprooted Trees
- Approx. 150
- Affected Areas
- 80 locations
- Power Supply Damage Estimate
- Rs 10.98 lakh
- Damaged Feeders
- 39 of 95 (33KV) and 120 of 574 (11KV)
- Fallen Poles
- 65 (33KV and 11KV lines)