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  1. Ravi Kumar directs officials regarding weather risks in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam.
  2. Vizianagaram and Srikakulam face flood risks due to a depression over the Bay of Bengal.

Power Grid Restoration Underway in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam After Severe Weather Damage

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Severe weather, including heavy rains and gusty winds associated with a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, caused damage to the power grid in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam. The Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh (APEPDCL) initiated power supply restoration works on a war footing following the incident. As of the latest reports, power was successfully restored in 1,238 of the 1,468 affected villages.

From thehindu.com

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The incident involved the disruption of services affecting 8,87,757 electricity connections. Restoration efforts focused on 33/11 KV substations, where 122 out of 127 affected units were brought back into service. The company is concurrently working to repair damaged feeders, poles, and distribution transformers.

Vizianagaram and Srikakulam are currently facing flood risks due to a depression over the Bay of Bengal.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • VizianagaramDistrict affected by severe weather and power grid damage.
  • SrikakulamDistrict affected by severe weather and power grid damage.
  • Andhra PradeshState where the affected power distribution company operates.

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  1. Infrastructure recovery underway following severe weather: damaged power lines cleared in Vizianagaram and floodwater pumped out at Visakhapatnam substation.Sub-event
  2. Power grid damage due to severe weather in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam.1 source

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