Cyclone Arnab: 160 APSRTC services cancelled

Visakhapatnam: APSRTC Visakhapatnam Regional Manager B. Appalanaidu informed that the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) cancelled 160 bus services in view of the impending cyclone and in the interest of passenger safety. The Regional Manager inspected the Dwarka Bus Station and instructed the officials and staff regarding the management of bus operations during the cyclone. As part of precautionary measures, APSRTC has completely cancelled services to Chintapalli and Bhadrachalam. Services from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Amalapuram, Bhimavaram, Kakinada and Itchapuram have also been temporarily suspended. Appalanaidu mentioned that the services would remain cancelled on October 28 as well. Based on weather conditions, normal bus services will be restored from October 29.

Buses have also been kept ready to evacuate people to safer locations in case of any emergency. The Regional Manager directed officials to take all necessary precautions to protect APSRTC depots, buses and other properties from potential damage caused by the cyclone.

Drivers and conductors operating during heavy rains have been instructed to remain vigilant. They were advised to assess the depth of water along the flooded roads and proceed only after confirming that it was safe to do so.

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Potnuru Srinivasa Rao (Vasu Potnuru) is an experienced journalist specialised in politics, sports, crime, general topics and tribal stories. With 18 years of writing and reporting expertise, he contributes to The Hans India's editorial department as Principal Correspondent based in Visakhapatnam. Vasu Potnuru completed his Bachelor of Business Management. Earlier, he worked as a staff reporter in a leading Telugu vernacular. During free time, the journalist spends time listening to music, playing cricket and shuttle badminton. Vasu Potnuru, an accomplished writer, honed his expertise in various genres such as politics, crime, sports and general topics. He received an award from the HYBIZ Media Awards for the Best Rural Story in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Also, he bagged the Best Crime Reporter Award in Visakhapatnam. He serves in different unions of working journalists and contributes to service activities.

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