In view of the severe <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-fani-65-km-from-gopalpur-80-km-away-from-puri-in-odisha-imd-215530">cyclonic storm Fani</a>, Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (APEPDCL) has cautioned public to be more alert regarding any untoward power accidents due to nature's fury.

Likewise 12,000 poles, 50 cranes, 40 pole drilling machines, 40 generators, 70 power saws, 2,000 transformers, wires, conductors, cross arms, insulators were already sent to the cyclone-affected places and in addition, other necessary items are being procured.

APEPDCL CMD K. Raja Bapaiah has instructed all operation authorities of cyclone prone areas <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-fani-likely-to-make-landfall-in-afternoon-at-least-1-million-evacuated-in-odisha-215523">to arrange immediate necessary measures</a> to mitigate any untoward incidents by heavy rain and gale.

The CMD said that for quick restoration of power, 5,000 contract workers, who were drawn from Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East and West Godavari Districts were already on standby position in Srikakulam cyclone prone areas with necessary equipment like vehicles, poles, wires and with transformers.

In pics: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/cyclone-fani-and-why-it-is-so-powerful-215425">Cyclone Fani and why it is so powerful</a>

Andhra Pradesh Weather Forecasting and Early Warning Research Centre (AWARE) a division of RTGS predicted that cyclone Fani intensified as super cyclone at 5.30 pm on Thursday and is likely to make landfall near Puri in Odisha at 11 am today.

Cyclone Fani is expected to cause heavy downpour in the coastal mandals of north Srikakulam and Vijayanagaram. The cyclone may hit with a wind speed of 150-180 kmph.

Due to the severity of the cyclone and considering that northern part of Srikakulam district is expected to receive heavy rainfall with high speed, it was advised the vehicle movement to be stopped during the time of landfall.

In view of very severe cyclonic storm Fani scheduled to landfall near Puri on May 3, Odisha government has decided to disconnect the power supply when the wind speed reaches 50 kilometres per hour as a precautionary measure for the safety of people and equipment.

The state government said that once the wind speed reduces, the power supply shall be restored in a phased manner after the necessary checking of electrical installations.

India Meteorological Department has said that the cyclone Fani is very likely to cross Odisha coast between Gopalpur and Chandbali, south of Puri during May 3 forenoon with maximum sustained wind speed of 170-180 kmph gusting to 200 kmph.

IMD further said that the landfall process is very likely to continue till noon of May 3.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said its control room helpline number 1938 has become operational to provide latest updates on cyclone Fani. 
Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister's Office posted on its official Twitter page that more than one million people have been evacuated from vulnerable districts in Odisha in the last 24 hours.

In Ganjam and Puri, more than three lakh and 1.3 lakh people, respectively, have been moved to safe shelters. About 5000 kitchens have started operations to serve people residing in these shelters, it added.

In view of the severe cyclonic storm Fani, Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (APEPDCL) has cautioned public to be more alert regarding any untoward power accidents due to nature's fury.

In view of the severe cyclonic storm Fani, Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (APEPDCL) has cautioned public to be more alert regarding any untoward power accidents due to nature's fury. Likewise 12,000 poles, 50 cranes, 40 pole drilling machines, 40 generators, 70 power saws, 2,000 transformers, wires, conductors, cross arms, insulators were already sent to the cyclone-affected places and in addition, other necessary items are being procured. APEPDCL CMD K. Raja Bapaiah has instructed all operation authorities of cyclone prone areas to arrange immediate necessary measures to mitigate any untoward incidents by heavy rain and gale. The CMD said that for quick restoration of power, 5,000 contract workers, who were drawn from Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East and West Godavari Districts were already on standby position in Srikakulam cyclone prone areas with necessary equipment like vehicles, poles, wires and with transformers. In pics: Cyclone Fani and why it is so powerful Andhra Pradesh Weather Forecasting and Early Warning Research Centre (AWARE) a division of RTGS predicted that cyclone Fani intensified as super cyclone at 5.30 pm on Thursday and is likely to make landfall near Puri in Odisha at 11 am today. Cyclone Fani is expected to cause heavy downpour in the coastal mandals of north Srikakulam and Vijayanagaram. The cyclone may hit with a wind speed of 150-180 kmph. Due to the severity of the cyclone and considering that northern part of Srikakulam district is expected to receive heavy rainfall with high speed, it was advised the vehicle movement to be stopped during the time of landfall. In view of very severe cyclonic storm Fani scheduled to landfall near Puri on May 3, Odisha government has decided to disconnect the power supply when the wind speed reaches 50 kilometres per hour as a precautionary measure for the safety of people and equipment. The state government said that once the wind speed reduces, the power supply shall be restored in a phased manner after the necessary checking of electrical installations. India Meteorological Department has said that the cyclone Fani is very likely to cross Odisha coast between Gopalpur and Chandbali, south of Puri during May 3 forenoon with maximum sustained wind speed of 170-180 kmph gusting to 200 kmph. IMD further said that the landfall process is very likely to continue till noon of May 3. The Ministry of Home Affairs said its control room helpline number 1938 has become operational to provide latest updates on cyclone Fani. Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister's Office posted on its official Twitter page that more than one million people have been evacuated from vulnerable districts in Odisha in the last 24 hours. In Ganjam and Puri, more than three lakh and 1.3 lakh people, respectively, have been moved to safe shelters. About 5000 kitchens have started operations to serve people residing in these shelters, it added.

Cyclone Fani: APEPDCL cautions public to be alert on possible power accidents

East Coast Railway today cancelled at least eight trains and suspended services between Khurda Road in Odisha and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh in the wake of Cyclone Titli.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/severe-cyclonic-storm-titli-to-hit-odisha-ap-coast-tomorrow-at-wind-speed-of-145-kmph-170648">Also Read:&nbsp;Severe cyclonic storm '</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/severe-cyclonic-storm-titli-to-hit-odisha-ap-coast-tomorrow-at-wind-speed-of-145-kmph-170648">Titli</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/severe-cyclonic-storm-titli-to-hit-odisha-ap-coast-tomorrow-at-wind-speed-of-145-kmph-170648">' to hit Odisha-Andhra Pradesh at </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/severe-cyclonic-storm-titli-to-hit-odisha-ap-coast-tomorrow-at-wind-speed-of-145-kmph-170648">wind</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/severe-cyclonic-storm-titli-to-hit-odisha-ap-coast-tomorrow-at-wind-speed-of-145-kmph-170648"> speed of 145 </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/severe-cyclonic-storm-titli-to-hit-odisha-ap-coast-tomorrow-at-wind-speed-of-145-kmph-170648">kmph</a>

Long distance trains slated to pass through East Coast Railway jurisdiction between Khurda Road and Vizianagaram on Howrah-Chennai main line may be diverted via Kharagpur-Jharsuguda-Nagpur-Balharshah-Vijayawada route, Railway spokesman &nbsp;Sanjay Ghosh said.

The cyclone which is expected to make landfall between coastal Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is set to bring heavy rainfall in the Gangetic West Bengal until Friday, the weather department warned.

The Met office said Cyclone Titli is likely to cross Odisha and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coasts between Gopalpur and Kalingapatnam by Thursday morning.

The cyclone is set to affect large areas stretching from East and West Midnapore, Jhargram, South and North 24 Parganas districts in West Bengal. The Meteorological Department has warned tourists including fishermen not to venture into the sea at Digha, Sankarpur, Mandarmani and other coastal areas.

The Met department said gale wind speed reaching 100-110 kmph, gusting to 125 kmph, will prevail over deep sea areas of west-central and north Bay of Bengal and will gradually increase to 120 to 130 kmph, gusting to 145 kmph, from Wednesday evening to Thursday afternoon.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Odisha government began evacuating at least two lakh people in coastal districts of the state as Cyclone Titli intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and inched towards the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast.

The Met office warned that widespread damage could occur in low-lying areas in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh

The cyclone is likely to inundate low-lying areas in Srikakulam district with a National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) team stationed in the area, including in Visakhapatnam.

East Coast Railway today cancelled at least eight trains and suspended services between Khurda Road in Odisha and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh in the wake of Cyclone Titli.

East Coast Railway today cancelled at least eight trains and suspended services between Khurda Road in Odisha and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh in the wake of Cyclone Titli. Also Read: Severe cyclonic storm 'Titli' to hit Odisha-Andhra Pradesh at wind speed of 145 kmph Long distance trains slated to pass through East Coast Railway jurisdiction between Khurda Road and Vizianagaram on Howrah-Chennai main line may be diverted via Kharagpur-Jharsuguda-Nagpur-Balharshah-Vijayawada route, Railway spokesman Sanjay Ghosh said. The cyclone which is expected to make landfall between coastal Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is set to bring heavy rainfall in the Gangetic West Bengal until Friday, the weather department warned. The Met office said Cyclone Titli is likely to cross Odisha and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coasts between Gopalpur and Kalingapatnam by Thursday morning. The cyclone is set to affect large areas stretching from East and West Midnapore, Jhargram, South and North 24 Parganas districts in West Bengal. The Meteorological Department has warned tourists including fishermen not to venture into the sea at Digha, Sankarpur, Mandarmani and other coastal areas. The Met department said gale wind speed reaching 100-110 kmph, gusting to 125 kmph, will prevail over deep sea areas of west-central and north Bay of Bengal and will gradually increase to 120 to 130 kmph, gusting to 145 kmph, from Wednesday evening to Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Odisha government began evacuating at least two lakh people in coastal districts of the state as Cyclone Titli intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and inched towards the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast. The Met office warned that widespread damage could occur in low-lying areas in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh The cyclone is likely to inundate low-lying areas in Srikakulam district with a National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) team stationed in the area, including in Visakhapatnam.

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Cyclone Fani: APEPDCL cautions public to be alert on possible power accidents

Odisha evacuates 2 lakh people; several trains cancelled ahead of Cyclone Titli