Power cuts caused by load issues, not shortage, says Minister R. Nirmalkumar
Minister R. Nirmalkumar clarified that recent power cuts in Chennai were due to load issues rather than a power shortage. He mentioned that the Electricity Department is facing financial distress and is implementing reforms to address the situation. Rapid response teams have been established to handle complaints and rectify technical issues promptly.
- ▪The recent power cuts were caused by load issues, not a shortage of power supply.
- ▪The Electricity Department is experiencing severe financial distress with a debt of ₹2.5 lakh crore.
- ▪Seven rapid response teams have been formed to address complaints and technical issues in Chennai.
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Minister for Energy Resources and Law R. Nirmalkumar said on Saturday that the recent power cuts, which occurred in some parts of Chennai and other districts, were due to load issues, and the Electricity Department had been taking prompt measures to address them.Speaking to reporters, he said there was no shortage of power supply, and there had been a sudden peak in power demand during the summer. He also said the department is reeling under severe financial distress and reforms are being implemented in the Electricity Department, which might take a few months.Mr. Nirmalkumar said the Electricity Department had constituted seven rapid response teams of engineers in Chennai, and they had been provided vehicles to swiftly reach spots and rectify complaints.
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