Chandigarh: Large parts of Punjab are set to face extended electricity disruptions over the coming days, as the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited rolls out a scheduled maintenance and upgrade plan for its power infrastructure.
According to the official advisory, multiple cities—including Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Bathinda and Patiala—will experience power cuts lasting between 8 to 10 hours daily until April 26. The outages are part of efforts to strengthen and modernize the electricity distribution network.
The timing of the scheduled shutdowns has raised concerns, as the region is already grappling with soaring temperatures. The weather department has issued a heatwave alert, with mercury levels crossing 35°C in several districts. Authorities fear that the combination of extreme heat and prolonged outages could pose challenges for residents.
Healthcare services have also been put on alert. Hospitals across the state have activated emergency measures, including dedicated wards and round-the-clock staffing, to manage heat-related illnesses.
Detailed Outage Plan
On April 22, several areas in Mohali, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Patiala, and Bathinda will face power interruptions at different intervals, ranging from four to eight hours depending on the locality. Industrial zones, residential colonies, and rural pockets are all included in the schedule.
The following day, April 23, similar outages will continue across parts of Mohali, Zirakpur, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar, with some areas experiencing disruptions for most of the daytime.
Officials have urged residents to plan their daily activities accordingly and conserve electricity wherever possible. The power utility has maintained that these temporary inconveniences are necessary to ensure a more reliable supply in the future.
Meanwhile, citizens have expressed concern over the long duration of outages, especially during peak afternoon hours when heat conditions are most severe.
April 22:
Mohali:
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in areas of Shyampur, Bharatpur, Gobindgarh, Omax Townships, Phase 10, Bank Colony, Mohali Club, and J-Block
- 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Mohinkalan, the Logistics area, and Sigma.
Ludhiana:
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Shivaji Nagar, Shringar Road, New Shivaji Nagar, Dharampur, Ramnagar, Jarirpur, Talwandi, Fatehgarh, Gujarat, Sargodha Colony, Jagdish Singh Nagar, Hero Bakery Chowk, Pratap Nagar, Shakti Nagar, Pink Flat, Friends Colony, Green Field, Janakpuri, Industrial Area-A, Cheema Chowk, the Jialal Dhaba area near Link Road, Swaran Palace, Jolly Industries Area, Pawan Kanda Street, the Ashiana Cycle Gali area, RKS Mechanical, NRSR School, New Town, Shabana Woolen Mill, the S. Kandivali Gali area, Dipali Paint, Durga Kalai, Ishwar Kalai, Pritampuri Gali No. 1 and 2, the town of Raikot, Sokhana, Kishangarh, Tajpur, Roop Patti, Shahbazpur, Shahjahanpur, and the villages of Bahadurke and Noorewal. The power supply from the 66 KV grid plants at Jalha, Tohra, and Jhalkheri will also be affected. The entire Sirhind area will also experience a power shutdown; additionally, electricity will remain suspended in Khanna and Amloh areas, covering Chamwali, Shamshpur, Khidarpur, Alampur, Bahbalpur, Hakimpur, Ranno, Remal Majri, Nanawal, Chehal, Bhari, Bhagwanpura, Akalgarh, Agoul, Bija, MK Road, Ramraje, Rasulra, Barnalipur, Raipur, Kot Sekhon, and Bishanpur.
Jalandhar:
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the areas of Grover Colony, Ekta Vihar, 120 Feet Road, Rose Park, Village Dhongri, Village Sikandarpur, Village Lesariwal, Village Jagrava, Village Mahmadpur, Village Madhar, Village Muradpur, Jameel Nagar, Upkar Nagar, Lamba Pind, Khambran, Eldeco Green, Satnam Hospital, Abadi Dharampura, Aloo Farm, Basant Vihar, Mann Medicity Hospital, Jalandhar Enclave, Krishna Colony, RCF Colony, Glenmore Green Farm, Khambran Church, Model Town, Gole Market, and Ladowali Road.
Amritsar:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Hari Pura (Lanes 1 to 10), Jwala Estate, Shastri Nagar, Jamuna Road, Aman Avenue, Anand Vihar, Chhabal Road, Bangla Basti, Colony Kishangarh, Chowk Mauni, Chowk Karauri, and Haveli Dhanna Singh.
Patiala:
- 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Prem Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Main Bhadson Road, Manjit Nagar, North Avenue, Anand Nagar, B-Block (Lanes 1 to 5), Anand Nagar Extension, Dashmesh Nagar, and the area behind Thapar University.
Bathinda:
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Ballaram Nagar, MSTC, all feeders of the HT/LT lines, Ram Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, and surrounding areas.
April 23:
Mohali:
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in F-Block and Village Safipur.
- 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM in Zirakpur, covering Gurudev Nagar, Manav Shiv Complex, Patiala Road, App Colony, General Enclave, Chandigarh Road, Krishna Enclave, Krishna Nagar, and Harmilap Nagar.
Ludhiana:
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the areas of Basia Nathwal, Shahjahanpur, Siloni, Boparai, Ramgarh Sivia, Bachittar Nagar, Rania, Jaspal Bangar, Sanghowal, Dehlon Road, Khanpur, Alamgir, Jassowal, Ranjit Avenue, Canal View Alamgir Enclave, Delta City, Basant Avenue, Shimla Colony, Kailash Nagar Road, Gagandeep Colony, Adarsh Nagar, Greenland School, Rajan Property, Mohini Resort, DCM School, Narayan Dairy, Govind Kalai, Beant Kalai, Rasila Nagar, Urban Estate Ph-2, Naya Shivpuri, Bank Colony, Jain Nagar, Basti Jodhewal, Bal Singh Nagar, New Vishnupuri, Vishwakarma Mandir Wali Gali, Brahma Fatehpur Jaswal, Pehalwan De Kothe, Sarkali, Kallar Majri, Bishanpur, Govindpura, Majra, Rasal, Bija, MK Road, Rasulra, Barmalipur, Raipur, Sekhon, Bishanpur, Sunet Block, BRS Nagar, and Chawan Mohalla. In Khanna/Amloh region, Tibbi, Mallewal, Brahma, Fatehpur, Jaswal Pehalwanan De Kothe, Sakrali, Kallar Majri, Nanoki, Matorda, Bhare, Lop, Bishanpura, Govindpura, Jassomajra, Rasal, Bija, MK Road, Ramraje, Rasulra, Barmalipur, Raipur, Kot Sekhon, and Bishanpur.
Jalandhar:
- 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Deepnagar, Mehanga Singh Colony, Guru Teg Bahadur Area, PAP Quarters, Aman Garden, Kamal Park, New Govind Nagar, Gill Colony, Prakash Enclave, Army Enclave, Silver Residency, Red Rose Colony, Dadar Mohalla, 23 Mohalla, Tower Enclave Phase-3, Malko Gate, Abadi Dharampura, Eldeco Green, Khurla Kingran, Rameshwar Colony, Guru Ravidas Market, Abadpura, Nari Niketan, Khalsa School Market, and Jandu Singha Market.
