Why is Delhi facing so many power cuts?! [yXUofYwelYl]
In June 2024, Delhi experienced major power cuts during a severe heatwave. But, why? - A fire occurred in a power grid in Mandola, Uttar Pradesh, which supplies 1500 MW of electricity to Delhi. This caused power outages across the city in early June. But what are the impacts on daily life? - The power cuts lasted up to six hours in some areas, disrupting daily activities. Electric pumps couldn’t work, affecting the water supply, and people struggled in the intense heat. - The power cuts hit north and west Delhi, including Ashok Nagar, Shakti Nagar, and Bhupalpura, especially on June 13th. - The intense heatwave in June 2024 made people use more electricity to stay cool, overloading transformers and the power grid. - The fire at the Mandola power substation on June 11th caused a major disruption, severely impacting Delhi’s power supply. - Many residents complained about the long power cuts, which made it hard to stay cool and get water. The situation highlighted the problems with Delhi’s power infrastructure during peak demand. … Resources: - NDTV: - TIMES OF India: Several parts of Delhi reel under 2-hour power outage after snag at sub-station in UP: 12 June 2024