Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Cyclone Montha Damages Andhra Pradesh Power Infrastructure
A big storm named Montha hit Andhra Pradesh and broke many electricity poles and transformers.
The state's energy minister said that about 13,000 poles and 3,000 transformers were damaged.
Even though a lot was broken, the energy department sent a lot of people to fix the power quickly.
They managed to restore power to most places within a day.
The minister also mentioned that the Chief Minister said the state lost a lot of money, over 5,000 crore rupees, because of the storm.
He also criticized another political leader, saying he has no right to talk about storms because the current government was prepared and no one died, which he thought the other leader would be upset about.
Cyclone Montha caused damage to approximately 13,000 electric poles, 3,000 km of conductor lines, and 3,000 transformers in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu estimated the state's losses due to the cyclone to be at least Rs 5,265 crore.
The Energy Department deployed nearly 1,500 personnel to restore power, achieving restoration in most areas within 24 hours.
Power supply to feeders supporting agriculture and aquaculture is expected to be fully restored within 48 hours.
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar criticized YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, stating he had no right to comment on cyclone preparedness.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy
- What
- Severe cyclonic storm 'Montha' caused extensive damage to power infrastructure, including poles, conductor lines, and transformers, in Andhra Pradesh. The Energy Department deployed personnel for rapid restoration efforts.
- When
- Friday (statement by minister); Recent (cyclone event); Within 24 hours (general power restoration); Within 48 hours (agriculture/aquaculture feeders)
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, particularly coastal districts
- Why
- To report on the damage caused by Cyclone Montha and the subsequent restoration efforts, and to criticize the opposition leader's comments.
YSRCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar
Cyclone Preparedness and Response
YSRCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy
The minister implies Jagan Mohan Reddy previously engaged in opportunistic disaster inspections and is now critical of the government's cyclone response.
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar
Minister Kumar stated that Reddy has no moral right to speak about cyclones, suggesting Reddy might be disappointed by the lack of large-scale loss of life due to effective preparedness.
- Cyclone Name
- Montha
- Damaged Electric Poles
- Approximately 13,000
- Damaged Conductor Lines
- 3,000 km
- Damaged Transformers
- 3,000
- Estimated State Losses
- At least Rs 5,265 crore
- Personnel Deployed
- Nearly 1,500
- Power Restoration Time (General)
- Within 24 hours
- Power Restoration Time (Agriculture/Aquaculture)
- Within 48 hours
Sources
CM Naidu responsible for ‘man-made agrarian calamity’ in Andhra: YSRCP chief Jagan
BJP Accuses Government of Pressuring Colleges
Will take up repairs to roads damaged by Montha rains on warfooting: Minister
Eatala flays govt on cyclone relief, fee dues and governance failures
‘Farming, farmers’ welfare became part of govt agenda only after 2014’
