Facing a power cut? Here’s how to complain in your city
Major cities in India are experiencing extreme heat, leading to increased reports of power cuts. Residents are encouraged to use specific helplines to report outages and seek assistance. The situation is exacerbated by rising temperatures and high demand for electricity.
- ▪Delhi has recorded its hottest May night in 14 years, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius in Chennai.
- ▪Residents can call the national helpline 1912 to lodge electricity complaints across India.
- ▪Specific helplines are available for different regions, including TANGEDCO in Chennai and BSES in Delhi.
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Major metro cities across India, be it Chennai or Delhi, is sweltering under the summer sun, with multiple cases of heat stroke being reported, especially among young children. Delhi has recorded its hottest May night in 14 years, with records being broken regularly, possibly due to the El Niño phenomenon.Amid this heat stress, reports of power cuts from several parts of the country have also surfaced. With the demand for power increasing day by day, social media is flooded with people complaining about power cuts and sleepless nights.
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