Punjab Residents Feel the Heat Amid Unscheduled Power Cuts

Power demand soars to 16,000 MW, close to PSPCL's maximum generation capacity, leading to 'controlled' outages

- Karam Prakash

PATIALA: As temperatures soar due to the ongoing heatwave, residents across Punjab are facing power outages ranging from one to two hours, with some areas experiencing even longer disruptions.

Despite Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) denying any "scheduled power cuts," the state is struggling to meet the surging demand for electricity, both in urban and rural areas.

Residents in several cities, including Mohali, have expressed their frustration over unscheduled power cuts. In Mohali, protests broke out on the streets, with people demanding a resolution to the ongoing power crisis.

Sanam, a resident from the Hira Nagar area in Patiala, shared her inconvenience: "There was a power cut in our area from 3:30 pm to 6:15 pm on Friday. This unscheduled outage disrupted our daily routine, and we weren't informed in advance."

Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Sirhindi Bazar in Patiala, said: "Over the past few days, power outages have become frequent. It's especially difficult for children in this extreme heat without electricity."