Bhubaneswar, Oct. 31 -- In a major post-cyclone restoration effort, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has successfully restored electricity supply to more than 17.23 lakh consumers across Southern Odisha following the impact of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab', accompanied by torrential rainfall and flooding.

The power distribution utility, a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has restored electricity to 17,23,185 out of the total 17,88,942 affected consumers across its eight operational districts. Restoration work is continuing on a war footing to reconnect the remaining affected consumers.

The cyclone and subsequent heavy rainfall caused extensive damage to the power distribution infrastructu...