Odisha Energy Department Commends Ground Staff for Restoring Power Supply Amid Kalbaishakhis

Bhubaneswar: In the aftermath of severe Kalbaishakhis spells, the dedicated ground staff, linemen, and engineers of Odisha have been recognized and commended by the Energy Department for their relentless efforts in restoring the electricity supply network. The increased frequency and intensity of Kalbaishakhis have caused extensive damage to the power infrastructure in the region.

Acknowledging the challenges posed by these severe storms, the official Twitter handle of the Odisha Energy Department shared a tweet expressing gratitude towards the workers. The tweet stated, “Kalbaisakhis have become more frequent; more intense too causing wide spread damage to power infrastructure. These workers work day and night, sometimes under intense heat wave conditions to restore power supply. They deserve our #Respect. ”

Kalbaisakhis have become more frequent; more intense too causing wide spread damage to power infrastructure. These workers work day and night, sometimes under intense heat wave conditions to restore power supply. They deserve our #Respect.@IPR_Odisha @TataPower @TPCentralOdisha pic.twitter.com/ecgffOGhNa

— Energy Odisha (@EnergyOdisha) June 14, 2023

TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) also recognized the unwavering commitment of its dedicated team of over 7,700 ground staff, linemen, and engineers. These unsung heroes tirelessly worked to restore power supply in the face of fallen trees, uprooted poles, entangled wires, and sunken roads, even in the most remote areas.

The impact of the Kalbaisakhi storms was significant, leading to power disruptions in residential, commercial, and infrastructure areas. However, thanks to the relentless efforts of the TPCODL team, customers in the affected regions experienced relief within a few hours.