Heavy rain, winds disrupt power supply across Nellore district
The six mandals – Sangam, Nellore Rural, Nellore Urban, Podalakur, Venkatachalam and Kovur – in SPSR Nellore district received excess rainfall of above 20 mm
The six mandals – Sangam, Nellore Rural, Nellore Urban, Podalakur, Venkatachalam and Kovur – in SPSR Nellore district received excess rainfall of above 20 mm, with Sangam recording the highest at 53 mm on Saturday. Meanwhile, Kovur, Kaluvoya and Marripadu mandals also witnessed heavy rain on Friday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Amaravati, the southwest monsoon has advanced further into the entire northwest Bay of Bengal. The cyclonic circulation over the south coastal region and its adjoining areas weakened on Saturday.
On Sunday, thunderstorms and lightning are likely at one or two places, and gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph are expected. Due to the heavy rain and winds, power supply was disrupted in many areas of the district. A major disruption occurred near Nellore city, where strong winds caused a flex banner to fall onto the power lines at Nippo Centre. Upon receiving complaint, the Electricity department staff arrived at the scene, removed the banner using heavy-duty machinery, and restored the power.
Meanwhile, huge trees fell in Dargahmitta and Mulapet, causing severe disruption to power supply in the areas. Power outage occurred in several other areas, including Kothur, Ambapuram, Aravinda Nagar and Kallurupalli Housing Board Colony. The Electricity department personnel have undertaken the repairs on the damaged power lines to restore the power supply in these areas. Speaking to The Hindu, Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) Nellore district Superintending Engineer K. Raghavendra said, “The power supply has been disrupted in few residential colonies after trees and flex banners fell onto the electricity lines.
Our staff attended to the situation immediately and worked hard to restore the power as soon as possible.” “Until the power line issues were rectified, power supply was provided through an alternate supply. The Electricity department personnel have made arrangements for alternative power supply in almost all parts of the district except few rural areas. They are working tirelessly in repairing the disrupted power lines, restoring normalcy and ensuring public safety,” he informed.
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