Telangana offers A.P. help in restoring power supply after Cyclone Arnab

An uprooted tree and a damaged power line after strong gales caused by Cyclone Arnab in Kakinada on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: ANI Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Bhatti Vikramarka spoke to Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar over the phone on Wednesday to enquire about the impact of Cyclone Arnab.Mr. Vikramarka assured Andhra Pradesh of the Telangana government’s full support in dealing with the situation. He said Telangana was ready to provide personnel and essential materials for restoring the damaged power supply infrastructure, if required.Mr. Ravi Kumar briefed Mr. Vikramarka on the relief and restoration operations being carried out under the guidance of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and thanked the Telangana government for its support.Earlier, Mr. Ravi Kumar and Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand spoke to Telangana Special Chief Secretary (Energy) Naveen Mittal and sought cooperation in restoring the power supply infrastructure damaged by the cyclone. Mr. Ravi Kumar requested Mr. Mittal to provide personnel from Telangana power utilities and the equipment and materials required for restoration works.Meanwhile, Mr. Ravi Kumar reviewed the situation in cyclone-affected districts during a teleconference with Collectors and called for necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the extent possible. Published - October 28, 2026 06:01 pm IST