Nagpur Faces Frequent Power Cuts, Residents Upset Despite Repair Work
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Nagpur, India: People in Nagpur are unhappy as power cuts continue to trouble many parts of the city. Even though the electricity board is doing repair and maintenance work, power is still going off often, sometimes without any warning.
Areas like Besa, Pipla, Hudkeshwar, Ayodhya Nagar, and parts of East, South, and North Nagpur are facing regular blackouts. These power cuts are happening during the day and night, making it hard for families to sleep, study, or stay cool in the summer heat. Many students, elderly people, and pregnant women are struggling the most.
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) says the power cuts are happening because of several reasons. These include high demand due to hot weather, damage to underground cables from road work, and problems with old transformers. Sometimes, even a small fault in a cable can lead to a big power failure.
Although MSEDCL is trying to fix problems quickly — sometimes in just 30 minutes — residents say there is not enough information or help when the power goes out. Many complaint calls go unanswered.
Recently, BJP leaders and local citizens held a protest at the Hivarinagar power station, asking for better power supply. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation is also facing problems as water supply is being affected due to power cuts at water pumping stations.
To help, the authorities are setting up diesel generators at these stations. But residents are asking for better planning, clear updates on power cuts, and quicker repairs. With the rainy season coming soon, people hope the situation improves before it gets worse.
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