The cyclones have caused a loss of over ₹500 crore to the AP power department, says the minister

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar visited the cyclone-hit area at Santhanuthalapadu village in Prakasam district on Friday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

Cyclones Arnab and Murasu have caused preliminary losses of over ₹500 million to the Andhra Pradesh Power Department, with more than 7,500 electric poles damaged by Cyclone Murasu alone, Power Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said.

On Friday, he visited the cyclone-hit areas in Addanki and Santhanuthalapadu constituencies of Prakasam district. He said power lines, conductors and distribution transformers have sustained extensive damage and restoration work is progressing on war footing.

The minister set himself the goal of restoring electricity supplies in all affected areas by Saturday evening. Power supply was fully restored in Godavari districts by Thursday evening, while restoration in the remaining cyclone-hit areas reached 70% by Friday, he said.

He directed officials to prioritize domestic connections, followed by agricultural and aquaculture connections. More than 3,000 power workers from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have been deployed for the restoration work.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu coordinated with his counterparts in the three states to mobilize additional manpower and equipment. Mr. Ravi Kumar interacted with the power plant personnel from Ballari, Karnataka, Alavalapadu and teams from Nidamanur.

During his visit to J. Panguluru, Korisapadu and Naguluppalapadu mandals, the minister inspected the damaged mango orchards, nurseries, houses, cattle sheds and electrical infrastructure. Crops like maize, bananas, papaya, amla and mango were also damaged.

In parts of Santhanuthalapadu, Addanki and Ongole, tobacco crops and nursing barns were affected. The minister spoke to the officials of the collector and agriculture department of Prakasam district and directed them to complete a quick and transparent assessment of the crop losses.

Published – 06 Nov 2026 21:25 IST