Punjab reels under power cuts, PSPCL plans regulatory measures
The electricity demand in Punjab has peaked to over 14,000 MW a day, forcing the state-owned power utility PSPCL to impose unscheduled power cuts and regulatory measures on the industry. Against the erratic power supply, consumers at several places held protests and blocked roads, with the Opposition slamming the ruling Congress for not being able to meet the demand.
According to a PSPCL official, the demand on Wednesday reached 14,142 MW against the supply of 12,842 MW, leaving a gap of 1,300 MW.