Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo attributed widespread power outages during the ongoing heatwave to excessive demand and transformer overloading.
“The kind of heatwave we are currently experiencing is beyond anyone’s control. During peak heat hours, electricity demand rises sharply as more and more air conditioners are being used. As a result, overloading occurs, and transformers burn out,” Singh Deo said while addressing complaints from across the state.
He assured that authorities are working to restore the supply quickly. “We are making arrangements to restore power as fast as possible. We are trying our best to ensure an uninterrupted power supply to consumers,” he added.
For several days, residents in many parts of Odisha have faced prolonged and unannounced power cuts amid soaring temperatures. Public anger has intensified, with people staging protests and demanding an end to unscheduled outages.
Consumers alleged that despite repeated complaints, distribution companies failed to address the issue effectively. The situation has raised questions about the implementation of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s recent directive promising strict action against unannounced cuts and uninterrupted 24‑hour supply during summer.
Despite the Chief Minister’s warning, disruptions continue, fueling criticism that power companies have ignored government instructions.
