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Andhra Pradesh Power Sector on High Alert Amid Deep Depression
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal brought difficult weather to Andhra Pradesh.
The energy minister told electricity companies to stay ready all day and night.
Repair teams were prepared to fix power problems quickly.
Bad weather caused 18 high-voltage circuits to trip.
Workers restored eight feeders, while repairs continued on 10 circuits.
About 3,600 workers were organized into 266 special teams.
Officials also checked coal supplies so power plants could keep generating electricity.
People were asked to stay away from broken wires, damaged poles, transformers and electrical equipment in flooded areas.
Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar directed APTRANSCO and all discoms to maintain round-the-clock high alert as a Bay of Bengal depression affected weather conditions.
Utilities were told to prepare manpower, equipment and emergency restoration teams while monitoring feeders, breakdowns and load conditions continuously.
Adverse weather caused isolated tripping in 18 high-voltage circuits; eight feeders were restored, with work continuing on 10 circuits.
Officials said the high-voltage network, extra-high-tension substations and high-capacity transformers remained operational without reported structural damage.
About 3,600 personnel were deployed in 266 specialized teams, while coal stocks, power generation and public safety measures were prioritized.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, APTRANSCO, state discoms and emergency restoration teams.
- What
- Power utilities were placed on round-the-clock high alert and directed to protect or quickly restore electricity supplies.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including affected areas in the north coastal region and the Nellore and Tirupati circles.
- When
- The review and directives were reported on Wednesday, September 23.
- Why
- Because a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal was producing adverse weather and could intensify before crossing the coast.
Key facts
- Weather system
- A deep depression was located over the Bay of Bengal and could intensify before crossing the South Coastal region.
- High-voltage disruptions
- Isolated tripping occurred in 18 circuits in the 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV categories.
- Restoration status
- Eight feeders were recharged or restored, while work continued on the remaining 10 circuits.
- Emergency deployment
- About 3,600 personnel were mobilised in 266 specialised teams; one report specified 3,599 personnel.
- Network condition
- Extra-high-tension substations and high-capacity transformers remained in service, with no structural damage or breakdowns reported.
- Generation measures
- Officials were instructed to maintain coal stocks, increase generation with demand and procure outside power at the lowest possible cost.
- Public safety
- Residents were urged to avoid snapped wires, damaged poles, transformers and waterlogged electrical installations.
Quotes
Andhra Pradesh Energy Department press release
Official statement describing the energy minister’s directions to Andhra Pradesh power utilities
“Kumar directed APTRANSCO and all DISCOMs to remain on high alert round the clock and take all necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state”
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