Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- As Odisha continues to reel under an intense and prolonged heatwave, concerns over a growing power crisis have further added to public distress. Unscheduled power cuts in several areas and prolonged electricity disruptions in others have reportedly left residents struggling to cope with the harsh summer conditions.

People across different parts of Odisha are expressing frustration over erratic power supply. While some areas are witnessing frequent unannounced outages, residents in several places are reportedly facing electricity cuts lasting for hours, prompting anger and criticism against power distribution companies.

The situation has become increasingly difficult as soaring temperatures have led to a sharp rise...