Bhubaneswar, August 1: Power supply has already been restored to 93 per cent of flood affected consumers in the State. This was revealed in a high-level meeting chaired Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Vishal Dev with all the power distribution companies (DISCOMs) here on Saturday.

During the meeting, the DISCOMs said that restoration work was moving rapidly.

“During the meeting, the DISCOMs reported significant progress, confirming that power supply has already been restored to 93% of affected consumers statewide as floodwaters recede. While restoration work is moving rapidly across most regions, low-lying and severely waterlogged pockets in districts such as Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur are experiencing minor delays due to persisting water levels and limited physical access,” said an official release.

Officials noted that there has been no major structural damage to the overall power infrastructure, and failed or burnt transformers are being replaced expeditiously as ground conditions allow.

The ACS (Energy) directed the DISCOMs to restore full power at the earliest, while ensuring that public safety and the safety of field personnel remain the ultimate priority.

The Additional Chief Secretary also directed all DISCOMs to carry out restoration works in close coordination with the district administration, placing public safety above all else. He also emphasised proactive dissemination of timely updates through social media platforms to keep people informed at every stage of the restoration process.

The DISCOMs were advised to conduct thorough safety checks before energising any submerged lines or installations.

The recent flood has impacted over 8 lakh people spread across 20 of the state’s 30 districts, leaving at least three people dead. 

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted aerial survey of five flood-hit districts and directed damage assessment in three days.