APSPDCL Deploys 1,932 Personnel For Cyclone Power Restoration
The APSPDCL has deployed 161 special teams comprising 1,932 personnel to assist in restoring power supply in areas under the Eastern Power Distribution Company jurisdiction in anticipation of the cyclone Arnab hit.
Tirupati: The Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd has deployed 161 special teams comprising 1,932 personnel to assist in restoring power supply in areas under the Eastern Power Distribution Company jurisdiction in anticipation of the cyclone Arnab hit.
APSPDCL managing director Siva Sankar Lotheti on Tuesday said the teams reached their designated areas to speed up restoration work wherever power supply was disrupted.
He reviewed the arrangements during a teleconference with officials on Tuesday.
Five nodal officers at the chief general manager level have been assigned supervisory responsibilities to coordinate restoration works.
Each special team comprises 12 officers and personnel, including superintending engineers, executive engineers, deputy executive engineers and assistant executive engineers.
The number of teams would be increased if required, he said.
Lotheri directed the teams to complete restoration works at the earliest in their allotted areas.
APSPDCL has also transported essential electrical equipment to support the restoration work.
The supplies include 70 distribution transformers of 100 kVA capacity, 32 transformers of 63 kVA and 132 transformers of 25kVA.
The company has dispatched 142km of 100 sq-mm conductor, 504km of 55 sq-mm conductor and 39km of three core AB cable.
Fifteen pole digging machines have also been sent, while another 36 machines and additional electrical equipment are being transported.
Meanwhile, APSPDCL has established control rooms at circle and division levels in areas within its own jurisdiction.
Officials and staff have been instructed to remain available to respond to power disruptions.
People have been not to touch electricity poles or stand beneath power lines during rainfall.
Any fallen poles or snapped power lines should be reported immediately to electricity department officials or through the toll free numbers 1912 and 180042515333 and company's WhatsApp number, 9133331912.
