TPSODL restores full power in six southern Odisha districts after Cyclone Arnab
The company has reconnected 17,75,975 out of 17,88,942 affected consumers across its eight-district operational area.
TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has achieved 100 per cent power restoration in six districts of southern Odisha following Cyclone Arnab and subsequent floods, according to Odisha Bytes.
Electricity supply has been fully restored to consumers in Boudh, Rayagada, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput and Nabarangpur. In Ganjam, restoration has reached 98.48 per cent, while Kandhamala stands at 99.78 per cent.
Overall, the joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha government has restored power to 99.28 per cent of affected consumers in its eight-district area. This includes reconnecting 17,75,975 out of 17,88,942 consumers.
The company has restored all 46 affected 33 kV feeders, 130 affected 33/11 kV substations and 658 affected 11 kV feeders. Approximately 6,500 personnel, 400 vehicles, six mobile distribution substations and 16 transit stores were mobilised for the work.
The TPSODL CEO said that achieving full restoration in six districts is a significant milestone and expressed appreciation for the field personnel and engineers. The CEO added that teams continue to focus on the remaining consumers in Ganjam and Kandhamala to complete restoration at the earliest.