Amaravati, October 29, 2025 — Chief Secretary Vijayanand directed officials to expedite the restoration of electricity in cyclone-affected areas and maintain constant vigilance on the ground. During a video conference with the Chairmen and Managing Directors (CMDs) of Transco, Genco, and the three Discoms, he reviewed the state’s power supply situation. Emphasizing that timely power restoration is crucial for public safety, he instructed officials to ensure adequate manpower and materials are readily available. He also ordered continuous coordination with control rooms established at district and corporate offices. To oversee the situation personally, the Chief Secretary decided to remain at the Secretariat on Tuesday night to issue timely directives and monitor alternative arrangements in severely affected areas.
Due to Cyclone Montha, several electric poles and transformers were damaged, disrupting power supply to 28,083 services. Out of these, 21,057 services were restored while 246 villages remained without electricity initially. By Tuesday night, power supply was restored to 197 villages, with over 1,000 teams and 11,761 personnel working intensively under the three Discoms. In Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore and Tirupati districts, six urban areas experienced outages that were later repaired. Within CPDCL limits, 22 mandals were affected (20 restored), and SPDCL reported 10 mandals with disruptions. Across the three Discoms, 26 substations sustained damage and have been repaired. Of the 267 affected 11 kV feeders, 254 were restored, and out of 85 damaged 33 kV feeders, 70 have been brought back into operation.
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