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Scheduled power cuts across Delhi on August 21
The Story in Brief
Power supply will be disrupted in several Delhi areas on August 21 for maintenance and network work, while the IMD forecasts cloudy skies and possible light rain.
BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL are carrying out network upgrades, transformer work, pole shifting and feeder repairs. Affected areas include Mundka, Najafgarh, Chhatarpur, Palam, Uttam Nagar, Alaknanda, Punjabi Bagh, Vasant Kunj, Tagore Garden, Khanpur, Sarita Vihar, Mohan Garden and Nangloi, among many others. Outage timings range from 9 am to 4 pm, with most interruptions lasting one to three hours. Actual durations may vary depending on work progress.
The IMD said Delhi's minimum temperature on Friday will be around 25°C and the maximum around 35°C. Light rain is likely in some parts of the capital. No weather warning has been issued. The Air Quality Index was recorded at 110, in the moderate category, at 4 pm on Thursday.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Delhi's power distribution companies, BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL, cover distinct zones, so a scheduled outage in one area does not affect others. The August 21 maintenance work is routine and seasonal: utilities often carry out network upgrades and feeder repairs during the monsoon, when reduced demand from air conditioning allows shorter interruption windows. The AQI reading of 110, while moderate, is notably better than Delhi's winter averages, which often exceed 300. For residents, the practical next step is to check their specific feeder schedule with their local discom, as actual restoration times can shift depending on unforeseen transformer or cable faults discovered during maintenance.
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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