Overview

• The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rain in districts including Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema, Kakinada and West Godavari.
• Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand ordered power utilities to stay on high alert to safeguard public safety and keep electricity supply stable with rapid restoration plans.
• DISCOMs were told to stock materials, arrange transport, set up 24x7 control rooms and appoint nodal officers for coordinated response with APTRANSCO and local authorities.
• Utilities were directed to position small generators and dewatering pumps at vulnerable spots and to keep earthmovers, cranes and power saws ready for restoration work.
• Officials emphasized switching off feeders where required to prevent electrocutions, with additional electrical safety checks at temporary public structures ahead of the Ganesh festival.