Burla, Oct 29: TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) has restored electricity supply to 762,049 consumers affected by cyclone Arnab across Balangir, Sonepur, Nuapada and Kalahandi districts.

The company restored approximately 91% of the 838,405 affected consumers, with 410 field personals working round the clock to restore the remaining connections by the end of the day.

The cyclone and associated adverse weather conditions caused power supply disruptions across the four districts from October 28, affecting several sections of the electricity distribution network. TPWODL responded by mobilising field teams, assessing infrastructure damage and undertaking repair work to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible.

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According to the operational update for the period from midnight on October 28 to 3 PM on October 29, 110 of the 118 affected 33 kV feeders were restored. Similarly, 879 of the 995 affected 11 kV feeders were restored, while 14 of the 19 affected 33/11 kV substations were brought back into service.

The cyclone also affected 27,830 distribution transformers, of which 27,185 had been restored by the day. The reported physical damage to the network included 11 damaged poles, 34 conductor snaps and approximately 430 metres of low-tension (LT) cable damage. Restoration teams are working to repair damaged infrastructure and reconnect consumers while following necessary safety precautions.