Bhubaneswar, Oct 27: In view of the impending cyclone Montha, the Energy Department in Odisha has ramped up its preparedness to ensure uninterrupted power supply and swift restoration in case of disruptions across the state, officials said on Monday.

In a high-level review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Suresh Pujari, senior officials from various departments assessed readiness across the state.

The Energy Department outlined a comprehensive action plan, including preventive maintenance at primary and distribution substations (33 KV/11 KV), securing critical equipment like transformers and conductors, and deploying rapid-response teams. DISCOMs and OPTCL are on high alert, with 24x7 Central Control Rooms coordinating field operations and consumer communication.

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Over 8,000 personnel from TPSODL and TPWODL have been mobilized, supported by man-lifters, pole masters, and tree pruners for emergency restoration. Mobile Distribution Sub-Stations and additional transit stores have been activated to ensure material availability. Tower wagons are stationed across vulnerable zones for tree trimming and line reinforcement.

Special focus is being given to eight high-alert districts — Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur — with arrangements to maintain power supply to hospitals, water systems, and other critical services. Lightning arresters have been installed at key points, and ASKA lights, DG sets, and water pumps are ready at division levels.

People have been urged to stay indoors during strong winds, avoid contact with electrical installations during rain or flooding, and report emergencies via the toll-free helpline 1912. The Energy Department reaffirmed its commitment to public safety through proactive planning, real-time monitoring, and coordinated disaster response.

The cyclone is expected to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night with 90-110 kmph winds and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple districts in Andhra and Odisha.