Power fully restored in three Odisha districts and Berhampur, with restoration above 96% in some affected areas

Power supply was fully restored in Boudh, Malkangiri and Rayagada districts and Berhampur city in Odisha by November 1, 2026, following cyclone-related disruption. More than 6,400 personnel were engaged in restoration work.

District-wise restoration status

As of 10 a.m. on November 1, restoration stood at 99.79% in Nabarangpur, 99.50% in Koraput, 99.13% in Kandhamal and 98.86% in Gajapati. In Ganjam, 95.28% of power supply had returned to normal. All 33 kV feeders and substations in the district were operational again.

Important Facts for Exams

• Radial and network layouts: Radial networks give each customer one supply source; network systems use multiple sources operating in parallel.
• Emergency reconfiguration: Radial systems can use emergency connections and switches to isolate a faulty section and reconfigure the remaining distribution network.
• 33 kV distribution tier: In Indian distribution systems, 33 kV commonly serves as a sub-transmission level, stepping down at substations to 11 kV feeders supplying local distribution transformers.
• Distribution licensee’s statutory duty: Under India’s Electricity Act 2003, a distribution licensee must maintain an efficient, coordinated distribution system and supply electricity within its licensed area.