TPCODL staff working under toughest of conditions during Nor’wester to ensure speedy restoration of power supply

TBB BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 13, 2023

With Nor’wester hitting multiple times in the last fortnight causing significant damage to power infrastructure within a matter of hours, Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) with its dedicated 7,700-plus ground staff, linemen, and engineers have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to restore power supply to the region in the shortest possible time.

At a time when majority of people stay indoors, the team has braved torrential rains, high speed winds, uprooted poles, entangled mesh of live wires, sunken roads, and worked tirelessly day and night across terrains such as broken roads, river beds, forest areas to successfully restore power supply to even the remotest of areas. The work of these on-field staff has helped benefit over 6 lakh customers in the affected regions within a matter of hours.

The team was provided with poles, conductors, accessories, hydra and polemasters and equipped with Aska lights for restoration works during night

TPCODL appreciates these unsung heroes who work in the toughest working conditions by following all safety protocols to ensure reliable power supply. “We recognize the importance of a reliable and resilient electricity distribution network, especially during severe weather events,” the Company said in a statement.