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Karnataka sends aid to Andhra Pradesh following Cyclone Arnab

Cyclone Arnab Andhra Pradesh Karnataka power restoration inter-state cooperation

The Karnataka government has dispatched significant manpower and specialized equipment to Andhra Pradesh to assist in restoring power infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Arnab. Following a request from the Andhra Pradesh government, Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar assured his counterpart, Chandrababu Naidu, of full support during the crisis.

Under the supervision of Energy Minister K. J. George, the assistance includes 500 skilled linemen, 15 Palfinger trucks equipped with cranes and earth augers, and 25 tractor-based drilling machines. The teams were mobilized on an emergency basis and arrived in Andhra Pradesh by midnight on Monday.

To ensure effective coordination, each Electricity Supply Company (ESCOM) has appointed a single point of contact to work with Andhra Pradesh officials. The linemen have been organized into teams of 10, each led by a Junior or Assistant Engineer, with Executive Engineers overseeing the overall deployment.

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Andhra Pradesh · Chandrababu Naidu · D. K. Shivakumar · K. J. George · Karnataka · N. Chandrababu Naidu

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After Cyclone Arnab, Karnataka steps in with 500 electricity workers and equipment for AP [newsmeter.in]
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