Vijayawada, Nov. 3 -- The Murasu cyclone has caused extensive damage to the power distribution infrastructure in several areas under the jurisdiction of Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APCPDCL), particularly in Prakasam and Bapatla districts.
APCPDCL CMD P Pulla Reddy told the media here on Tuesday said that 211 '33/11' KV Substations, 106 '33 KV' Feeders, 270 '33 KV' Electricity Poles, 825 '11/KV' Feeders, 1,530 '11 KV' Electricity Poles and 950 'LT' Electricity Poles were damaged under the impact of Murasu cyclone.
Pulla Reddy informed that due to the cyclone, power supply was disrupted in a total of 1,367 villages. Electricity supply has been restored in 597 villages so far, while restoration work is pend...