Berhampur: With Cyclone ‘Dana’ brewing over the Bay of Bengal, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has activated its comprehensive Business Continuity and Disaster Management Plan (BCDMP) to ensure uninterrupted power supply and minimise disruptions.
According to India Meteorological Department, the well-marked low-pressure area over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression by October 22 morning and into a cyclonic storm by October 23 over the same region. The intensity of rain in Odisha is likely to increase as the system is expected to move northwestwards and reach northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24 morning. “Continuing to move northwestwards, it is very likely to cross north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island during night of October 24 and early morning October 25 as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph gusting 120 kmph,” it added.
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According to an official release, TPSODL’s BCDMP is designed to tackle varying levels of disasters with corresponding action plans, featuring a dedicated Disaster Management Structure. This plan enables the company to systematically receive and analyze alerts, initiate pre-disaster warnings, and manage the invocation and revocation of the BCDMP. A mock drill has also been conducted to test the readiness of the response teams.
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24×7 Emergency Helpline
TPSODL has urged consumers to report any electricity-related emergencies by contacting the 24×7 toll-free helpline numbers: 1912 or 1800-345-6797. The company has deployed specialised quick-response teams at strategic locations across its licensed areas to address any power-related issues promptly.
Safety Advisory
In light of the approaching cyclone, TPSODL has advised people in the affected areas to take the following precautions:
• Avoid touching any wires or plumbing during lightning, as telephone lines and metal pipes can conduct electricity.
• Do not seek shelter under trees or temporary structures during strong winds, thunderstorms, or heavy rainfall.
• Avoid touching electrical installations with wet hands or without safety gear, such as gloves or insulated platforms.
• Ensure children stay away from storm drains after rainfall.
“With the IMD forecasting Cyclone Dana, our team has proactively implemented all necessary measures to safeguard power supply during this critical period. We are working closely with government agencies and disaster management teams to mitigate potential damage. Our priority is to ensure that our customers experience minimal disruptions, and we urge the public to follow safety guidelines to prevent any mishaps,” said CEO of TPSODL Amit Kumar Garg.
TPSODL has completed preventive maintenance of both distribution and primary sub-stations, and has secured essential spare parts, tools, and equipment, including transformers and switchgear, to expedite restoration in case of power interruptions. Special teams will be on standby to ensure continuous power supply to emergency services, the release added.
