Telangana's capital city, Hyderabad, is facing widespread power outages on Tuesday, March 24, due to soaring summer electricity demand and technical and maintenance problems.
According to officials from the Southern Telangana Power Distribution Company (TGSPDCL), residents in Hyderabad will face power cuts of 2 to 5 hours, though they will occur at different times in different areas.
Residents have been advised to check the area-wise timings for power cuts, which can be accessed via the official mobile app or by calling the 1912 helpline for electricity-related complaints.
The power cuts are primarily due to tree branch removal, transformer repairs, and feeder maintenance work.
Area-wise timings for power cuts include:
Golnaka and Chikkadapally: Residents of Chenamber, Chikkadapally, Krishna Nagar, and Narayanguda will experience a power outage from 2 pm to 5 pm due to maintenance of 11 KV lines.
Nacharam and Mallapur: Short power interruptions are expected from 3 pm to 4 pm in Bhavani Nagar, EL Reddy Nagar, HCL Colony, SP Nagar, Mallapur Old Village, Green Hills Colony, and Mallapur Industrial Area.
Dilsukhnagar and LB Nagar: Power supply will be suspended from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in Dilsukhnagar Main Road, Ramalayam Street, and the vicinity of Anand Biscuit Factory. Additionally, Shalivahan Nagar and Pratap Nagar will experience no electricity from 12 PM to 1 PM.
Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills: In Banjara Hills Road No 12 and 14, as well as Jubilee Hills Road No 36, residents may face phased power cuts from 11 am to the afternoon across several colonies.
Residents have raised concerns about prolonged outages during afternoon hours, which may lead to intense indoor heat and potential health risks.
Officials have advised that if maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule, power supply will be restored earlier than planned.
