Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 30 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been continuously monitoring the Arnab cyclone’s impact and relief operations for the past four days, besides visiting the cyclone-affected areas.
According to the release, through teleconferences, video conferences and field visits, the Chief Minister has been making great efforts to address the challenges caused by the cyclone.
Before leaving for Mogalthur on Friday, the Chief Minister held another review of relief and restoration operations. Officials briefed him on the progress in restoring electricity, roads and communication networks. Power restoration has been accelerated by mobilising support from other states.
The Chief Minister reiterated that he would not take rest until assistance reaches the last affected person. He reviewed department-wise relief operations being carried out at the village level and directed officials to work with the same commitment till every affected person receives assistance and all problems are fully resolved.
The Chief Minister’s direct interaction with field personnel has spurred the machinery to carry out restoration work on a war footing. With the initiative of the Chief Minister, government teams continue to work round the clock to restore normalcy. Departments are carrying out field operations to ease public hardship by restoring electricity, transport and communication services.
In the APEPDCL service area, electricity has been restored to 4,881 of the 5,404 villages. Of the 552 affected substations under APEPDCL, 513 have been restored, marking approximately 93% restoration. Work remains to be completed at 39 substations
According to the release, electricity has been restored to all affected villages in Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada and Eluru districts. Under APEPDCL, 489 of the 509 affected 33 kV feeders and 2,355 of the 2,958 affected 11 kV feeders have been restored.
In the severely affected districts, electricity has been restored to 87 of 316 villages in Konaseema and 154 of 318 villages in West Godavari. Restoration remains pending in 393 villages across these two districts.
In Krishna district, under APCPDCL, electricity has been restored to 867 of the 915 affected villages.
Mobile communication services are also being restored. Of the 1,045 affected mobile towers belonging to various operators, 661 have been restored, while work remains pending at 384 towers. All 2,270 trees that fell on R&B roads have been cleared.
In Konaseema district alone, 1,334 fallen trees were removed to clear road obstructions.
Traffic was disrupted at 137 locations on R&B roads. Connectivity has been restored at 119 locations. The cyclone damaged 2,425.45 kilometres of R&B roads. At one location in Srikakulam district, traffic is being allowed on only one side of the road due to flowing water. Temporary restoration has been completed at all 100 affected locations under the Water Resources Department, comprising 78 tanks and 22 canals. Agricultural Crops across 3,52,254 hectares in 16 districts were submerged. Horticultural crops across 23,211 hectares were affected, as per the release.
The Chief Minister said the Central teams are expected to visit the state to assess crop damage, and the government is working to present the ground situation comprehensively and secure Central assistance for crop losses.
The Rainfall between October 26 and 29 is estimated to have generated approximately 380 TMC of water across the state, with flood inflows continuing. Effective water management has helped add 4.68 TMC of storage in reservoirs, and an additional 5–6 TMC is expected. Minor irrigation tanks have received 22 TMC of water, with a further 8–12 TMC expected.
According to the release, groundwater reserves have increased by approximately 44 TMC. Inflow forecasts for the next five days indicate approximately 16.24 TMC into Gotta Barrage and 12.01 TMC into Madduvalasa Reservoir. (ANI)
Top priority to restore power supply in cyclone-affected regions: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu
