This report evaluates Odisha’s power infrastructure vulnerability to cyclones and floods. It uses hazard zonation maps, exposure analysis, and vulnerability scoring to identify critical transmission and distribution assets.
Findings reveal that coastal districts like Puri, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, and Ganjam face wind speeds exceeding 60 m/s and severe flooding, with up to 30% of substations and lines exposed. Ageing infrastructure, weak pole designs, and radial systems heighten risks. Multi-hazard assessments show substations and lines vulnerable to both hazards, requiring urgent reinforcement. Prioritization matrices rank assets for retrofitting, focusing on critical lines feeding essential services.
Recommendations include GIS-based asset inventories, systematic damage recording, micro-zonation, and IoT-enabled early warning systems. The study aims to guide investment planning and resilience strategies for Odisha’s power sector and similar high-risk regions.
Le saviez-vous ?
- Odisha’s coastal power assets face severe cyclone and flood risks.
- Hazard zonation maps reveal wind speeds exceeding sixty meters per second.
- Ageing infrastructure and weak pole designs increase vulnerability significantly.
- Multi-hazard analysis shows substations and lines exposed to both hazards.
- Prioritization ranks critical assets for retrofitting and resilience improvements.
- Recommendations include GIS inventories, IoT early warnings, and micro-zonation.
