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Gurgaon Faces Major Power Outage Amid Intense Heatwave
Gurgaon power outage: City plunged into darkness as ACs fail, lifts stall, & metro disruption forces commuters to walk on tracks amid severe heatwave
The Economic Times
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Gurgaon, India, experienced a significant power outage on Friday evening due to a fault at a 220kV substation in Sector 72, coinciding with extreme heatwave conditions. The blackout disrupted Rapid Metro services, leaving many commuters stranded and forcing some to walk along the tracks. Residents faced unbearable conditions as temperatures soared to 42.7°C.
- 01The outage began around 7 PM after a transformer fault at the Sector 72 substation, affecting multiple areas including Golf Course Road and MG Road.
- 02Gurgaon recorded its highest-ever power demand of 2,372 MW on Thursday, exacerbating the strain on the electricity network.
- 03Residents reported difficulties sleeping due to the heat, with one stating, 'It’s impossible to sleep in this heat.'
- 04The outage lasted from 7:50 PM to 8:33 PM, during which Rapid Metro services were halted.
- 05This incident follows another major outage caused by a fire at the Sector 9 substation, highlighting ongoing infrastructure issues.
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On Friday evening, Gurgaon, located in Haryana, India, was plunged into darkness after a fault occurred at a 220kV substation in Sector 72. This incident coincided with a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching 42.7°C and power demand peaking at an unprecedented 2,372 MW just a day prior. The blackout disrupted Rapid Metro services, stranding commuters and forcing some to walk along the tracks to reach nearby stations. The outage began around 7 PM and lasted until 8:33 PM, affecting several key areas including Golf Course Road and MG Road. Residents expressed frustration over the unbearable conditions, with many struggling to cope with the heat and humidity. Some had previously reported issues with power supply, raising concerns about the reliability of the city's infrastructure. This blackout follows a recent incident involving a fire at another substation, further highlighting the challenges facing Gurgaon's power grid during peak summer demand.
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The power outage has left residents without electricity during extreme heat, affecting their comfort and safety.
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