At the Heart of Restoration: TPSODL CEO Visits Cyclone-Hit Areas to Drive Faster Power Restoration

Berhampur, November: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) CEO Mr. Amit Kumar Garg, accompanied by senior officials, visited cyclone-affected areas of Aska, Seragada and Sanakhemundi in Ganjam district to review ongoing power restoration work and assess the situation on the ground.

During the visits, Mr. Garg interacted with local residents to understand their concerns and hear their experiences following Cyclone Arnab and the subsequent heavy rainfall and flooding. He also met frontline personnel, reviewed the restoration activities and discussed the challenges being faced by teams in the affected areas. The interactions provided an opportunity to assess ground-level requirements and reinforce coordination for faster restoration.

Under the leadership of Mr. Garg, TPSODL has been coordinating an extensive restoration exercise across its eight-district operational area. Electricity supply has been restored in several districts of Southern Odisha, while restoration work continues in other affected locations. Field teams have been working to repair damaged distribution infrastructure and restore supply despite waterlogging, debris and difficult site conditions.

Around 6,500 personnel have been deployed across Southern Odisha to support the restoration operations. The teams are backed by approximately 400 vehicles, six mobile distribution substations and 16 transit stores to facilitate the movement of personnel, equipment and essential materials.

During the visits, Mr. Garg stressed the importance of close field-level coordination, timely response to consumer concerns and strict adherence to safety procedures.

TPSODL continues to monitor the situation and remains focused on restoring electricity supply to all affected consumers at the earliest.