Bhubaneswar, 24 October (H.S.): Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on Saturday reviewed the preparedness of the Energy Department to deal with the possible cyclone and ensure uninterrupted power supply and swift restoration of electricity services after the storm.

The review meeting was attended by Tata Power CEO and Managing Director Dr Praveer Kumar Singh and TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) CEO Gajanan Kale.

The Energy Department has taken appropriate precautionary measures in view of the potential cyclone. Preparations for post-cyclone restoration work and the management of electricity supply have reached the final stage, according to an official statement.

Singh Deo directed officials to pay special attention to districts likely to be affected by the cyclone and ensure that necessary arrangements are in place to respond promptly to any disruption.

The department is also informing the public about precautionary measures to be followed during heavy rainfall and strong winds. Officials have been instructed to remain alert and prepared to deal with any eventuality.

The review focused on strengthening preparedness and ensuring a coordinated response to minimise disruptions and restore electricity supply as quickly as possible after the cyclone.

Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda