Power utilities told to brace for Cyclone Murasu

With Cyclone Murasu posing a threat to the State, Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand has directed power utilities to take foolproof precautionary measures to safeguard electricity infrastructure and remain fully prepared to undertake restoration works on a war footing in the event of any disruption.

Reviewing the weather situation and the preparedness of the power sector through a teleconference on Sunday, Mr. Vijayanand instructed the utilities to maintain adequate stocks of essential materials, including poles, conductors and transformers, and strategically position sufficient manpower, vehicles and machinery in vulnerable areas.