In certain parts of Hubballi, residents have been grappling with unannounced load shedding, a situation that is increasingly frustrating for those affected. Frequent and prolonged power cuts have disrupted daily routines, impacting various segments of the population, particularly individuals working from home, students, and business owners.
For instance, Anand Nagar in Old Hubballi has been enduring frequent power cuts for the past week. On Sunday (September 17), power went out at around 9 am and was not restored until 12 pm. Nearby areas like Padamaraj Nagar and Chaitnya Nagar had their power restored by 11:45 am, exacerbating the frustration of residents.
Poonam Adhoni, a resident of Chaitnya Nagar, expressed her dissatisfaction with the recurrent power interruptions. She recounted an incident where power went out on a Thursday (September 14) at 3 pm and was only restored after 10:30 pm, with a brief 10-minute respite around 6 pm.
Suresh, a resident of Unkal Sai Nagar, echoed the sentiments of many, stating that they are tired of the unpredictability of power cuts. The lack of a clear schedule for these cuts has left residents in the dark, both literally and figuratively. Some speculate that this situation may be linked to the provision of free electricity and reduced power generation due to drought conditions.
