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Bhubaneswar, Odisha : Electricity restoration efforts are progressing rapidly across cyclone-affected districts of southern Odisha, with more than 96% of the affected areas regaining power supply. Over 6,400 personnel have been mobilised on the ground to restore normal electricity services at the earliest.
In a major achievement, 100% power restoration has been completed in Boudh, Malkangiri and Rayagada districts, along with Berhampur City, following coordinated efforts by electricity department teams.
According to the latest update at 10:00 AM on November 1, 2026, power restoration has reached 99.79% in Nabarangpur, 99.50% in Koraput, 99.13% in Kandhamal and 98.86% in Gajapati district.
In Ganjam, 95.28% of the affected areas have regained electricity supply. All 33 kV feeders and Power Substations (PSS) in the district have also been successfully restored.
Special restoration teams are continuing operations in the remaining affected pockets of Ganjam and Gajapati. Authorities are prioritising public safety and the safety of field personnel while working to restore electricity in the flood-hit areas.
With thousands of personnel working round the clock, Odisha’s power restoration drive is moving closer to complete normalisation across the cyclone-affected regions.
