Andhra Ministers put power utilities on alert ahead of cyclone; 25,000 poles kept ready
State ministers in Andhra Pradesh have warned electricity providers to prepare for an approaching cyclone, arranging for 25,000 utility poles to be on standby. The government has opened a dedicated helpline, 1912, for residents to report any power disruptions during the storm. Officials say the measures aim to minimise outages, speed restoration and ensure quicker recovery.