ASR Staff Reopen key Roads, Restores Power To 1.49 lakh Homes

District collector T. Nishanthi said coordinated action is underway across cyclone-affected mandals, with special focus on remote tribal villages and vulnerable habitations. Departments are working closely to restore normalcy and ensure uninterrupted delivery of basic services.

According to official figures, electricity supply has been restored to 1,48,856 domestic connections, leaving only 46 connections pending. Power has also been restored to 8,075 commercial, 110 industrial, 7,034 government service connections, and all 403 agricultural service connections. Of the damaged power infrastructure, all 12 damaged 33 KV poles, and most 11 KV and LT poles have been restored.

Road restoration teams have cleared 38 uprooted trees and reopened traffic on cyclone-hit routes. Vehicular movement has been cleared along 183.6 km of roads, while transportation facilities have resumed on 10 damaged roads covering 53.4 km.

Authorities have repaired the landslide-hit Bhalluguda-Boudara road in Koyyuru mandal, where traffic is currently flowing under supervision.

ASR district received an average rainfall of 157.6 mm, which has improved water availability. Water storage levels have increased in 11 minor irrigation tanks and reservoirs, with four tanks already overflowing. Officials said the improved storage would benefit farmers during the upcoming Rabi season.

Agriculture department has reported that 7,329 farmers covering 3,381.4 hectares are under crop insurance schemes. Awareness programmes are being conducted through Rythu Seva Kendras, village secretariats, and social media platforms to help farmers access insurance benefits and claim assistance.

In addition, 1,03,864 farmers have been identified as eligible beneficiaries under the PM-KISAN – Annadata Sukhibhava scheme. The Rabi instalment of ₹7,000 has been released.
The ASR collector has directed all departments to submit daily updates on restoration works, crop damage assessments, and relief measures.