Widespread Power Outages Hit Rural Areas of Andhra Pradesh

Rural parts of Andhra Pradesh are experiencing prolonged electricity shortages, with many villages reporting that lights have gone out for several hours each day. The outages have been reported across multiple districts, affecting households that rely on a steady power supply for cooking, refrigeration and communication.
The loss of electricity is hampering basic services; schools are forced to suspend classes, health centres are operating on limited backup power, and irrigation pumps for farms are idle, threatening agricultural productivity during a critical season.
State electricity officials have acknowledged the situation and said teams are on the ground to identify faults and restore supply as quickly as possible. While the exact cause of the widespread cuts has not been detailed, authorities have urged residents to conserve remaining power and report any hazardous conditions.
Residents expressed frustration over the inconvenience, noting that the outages are disrupting routine activities and increasing reliance on costly diesel generators. The situation remains fluid, with updates expected from the power department in the coming days.