Power sector employees in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh today called off their indefinite strike temporarily. It is in view of cyclonic threat that is expected to hit the Bay of Bengal coast tomorrow.

The power employees have been on indefinite strike for the last five days against the Union Cabinet's decision to create a separate Telangana state out of Andhra. They have been demanding that the Centre should withdraw the move to bifurcate the state.

JAC leader Saibabu said that decision followed a request by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy. He held another round of talks with the striking employees in Hyderabad this afternoon.

He said decision was taken to avoid inconvenience to the people. Power supply is being restored to the affected areas immediately.

The strike pushed 13 coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema districts into darkness, affecting movement of trains and emergency services in hospitals besides hampering supply to Hyderabad city.