‘No power cuts till exams are on’

City denizens should brace themselves for power cuts in summer with the Central Power Distribution Company Ltd (CPDCL) planning to impose power regulation in the twin cities. The only relief is the city would be exempted till Intermediate, CBSE and ICSE exams are on. Meanwhile, CPDCL officials have already instructed Rangareddy district officials to impose power cuts for at least one hour from 12 noon to 5 p.m every day.MT Krishna Babu, chairman and managing director, CPDCL told Express they have directed Rangareddy officials to regulate domestic power supply with power consumption going up due to soaring temperatures.“There will be no power interruptions in Greater Hyderabad till the examinations are on,” he added.Krishna Babu said power consumption had touched its highest level at 112 million units early in summer while last year the peak was 104 million units. The figures indicate that power consumption has increased this year.“To provide round-theclock power supply without any interruptions, CPDCL is planning to purchase 500 million standard cubic gas from GAIL. Assuring regular power supply to residents, Babu said the plan to purchase gas would be sanctioned by Monday.However, most localities in the twin cities are facing load-sheddings due to unofficial power cuts even before the onset of summer. With complaints increasing, CPDCL has said it would examine the situation and provide proper facilities to ensure power supply.

By Mouli Mareedu
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