India, Nov. 2 -- Power restoration in southern Odisha following the devastating impact of cyclone Arnab and subsequent flooding has reached 99.28 per cent, with electricity supply fully restored in six districts, according to the Department of Energy.

As of 8 pm on Monday, electricity had been restored to 17,75,975 of the 17,88,942 affected consumers under the operational jurisdiction of TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL). However, 12,967 consumers were still awaiting reconnection.Odisha travel guide

The restoration drive has also achieved significant progress in repairing damaged power infrastructure. All 46 affected 33 kV feeders, 130 primary substations (PSS) operating at 33/11 kV, and 658 affected 11 kV feeders have b...