Odisha restores electricity to 97 per cent of cyclone-affected consumers
Telecom connectivity has also returned to 20 blocks in Ganjam district following the landfall of Cyclone Arnab on October 28.
Odisha has restored electricity to 39.74 lakh of the 40.91 lakh consumers affected by Cyclone Arnab, according to reports from Urban Acres and Sambad English. The restoration of power supply was achieved within two days of the storm making landfall on October 28. Power is now available in 23 of the state's 30 districts.
The cyclone brought winds of up to 150 kmph and rainfall exceeding 500 mm to parts of southern Odisha, causing damage to poles, lines, feeders and substations. In Ganjam, the electronics and information technology department stated that telecom connectivity was restored in 20 blocks by 5 pm on Saturday. BSNL and other service providers have been instructed to finish all remaining telecom repairs by Sunday evening.
Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has restored electricity to over 17.23 lakh consumers across eight districts, representing a 96.32 per cent restoration rate, according to Odisha Bytes. In Ganjam, TPSODL has reconnected 7,73,129 of the 8,29,292 affected consumers. In Gajapati, the company reported 96.09 per cent restoration.
More than 29,000 personnel have been involved in the state-wide restoration efforts. Teams have been working to clear debris and replace damaged infrastructure. In Malkangiri, Boudh and Rayagada, electricity restoration has reached 100 per cent.