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News1824-01-2026, 19:30

Chandigarh Power Network Stabilized After Heavy Rains, CPDL Confirms

  • Chandigarh's power distribution network is fully stabilized, with the 11 kV high-tension system operating normally after heavy rains and gusty winds.
  • Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) reported no active breakdowns or wide-area power outages across the city.
  • Minor breakdowns and transient faults were quickly resolved, with precautionary emergency shutdowns kept brief to minimize consumer inconvenience.
  • The city experienced significant damage to electricity infrastructure on Friday due to uprooted trees and poles from severe weather.
  • CPDL received 3,144 complaints on Friday and 905 on Saturday, with over 95% resolved promptly, aided by improved weather conditions.

Why It Matters: Chandigarh's power network is stable, with CPDL resolving most outages caused by recent heavy rains.

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