Archive · 22 Sep 2026
APSPDCL Activates Emergency Control Rooms as Heavy Rains Lash Districts
Heavy rain and strong winds affected several districts served by APSPDCL.
The company became ready for possible power problems.
It opened emergency control rooms to organize its response.
These rooms will help workers restore electricity more quickly.
Siva Shankar Lotheti told officers and field workers to stay alert.
Special officers will coordinate the response in each district.
Repair teams and line workers are waiting in areas that may be vulnerable.
Equipment such as transformers, wires, and poles has also been kept ready.
APSPDCL placed its operational machinery on high alert as strong winds and heavy rains affected several districts.
Emergency control rooms were activated to support swift electricity restoration and minimize consumer disruptions.
Chairman and Managing Director Siva Shankar Lotheti directed officers and field staff to remain vigilant and prepared.
Chief General Manager-level nodal officers were assigned to coordinate power supply and restoration work in each district.
Special repair teams, line staff, and critical equipment were kept on standby in vulnerable areas.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited, led in this response by Chairman and Managing Director Siva Shankar Lotheti, along with its officers, field personnel, repair teams, and line staff.
- What
- APSPDCL activated emergency control rooms and placed its operational machinery on high alert for possible power disruptions.
- When
- During the period of strong winds and heavy rains described in the report.
- Where
- Several districts under APSPDCL’s jurisdiction; the report is datelined Tirupati.
- Why
- To coordinate restoration work quickly and minimize electricity disruptions for consumers.
- Company
- Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL)
- Weather conditions
- Strong winds and heavy rains
- Response
- Emergency control rooms activated
- Coordination
- Chief General Manager-level nodal officers assigned to each district
- Staffing
- Special repair teams and line staff placed on standby in vulnerable areas
- Equipment
- Distribution transformers, conductors, and electric poles kept available at circle and division control rooms