Mysuru: Extending a helping hand to Andhra Pradesh, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), Mysore, has deployed 87 personnel to restore the power supply network severely damaged by Cyclone Murasu. The personnel are working round the clock to expedite restoration efforts.
Besides, power supply has been completely disrupted at three to four 33-kV substations, leaving several areas without electricity. CESC Mysore has deployed one executive engineer, two assistant executive engineers, one assistant engineer, three junior engineers, and 80 linemen for the operation. Nearly 2,000 electricity poles have been damaged in Andhra Pradesh due to the cyclone.
Emergency restoration work has been launched to repair the damaged infrastructure and restore power supply at the earliest. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
“We will provide all necessary support for the restoration operation,” she said. Following directions from the chief minister and the energy minister, Karnataka’s electricity supply corporations (KESCs) have extended assistance to Andhra Pradesh to restore the damaged power infrastructure. CESC Mysore is actively participating in restoration operations. Four trucks, four digging machines, and other essential technical equipment and materials have also been sent to support the restoration work. The team from Mysuru is assisting in removing damaged electricity poles and erecting new ones, repairing power lines and restoring connections to substations. The personnel are coordinating with the Andhra Pradesh electricity department to ensure that power supply is restored quickly and normalcy returns to the affected areas. CESC managing director MS Archana stated that extending assistance to people in another state during a crisis on humanitarian grounds is our responsibility. Download the TOI App.