Electricity Outage Hits Mangaluru, Udupi on July 21

On July 21, the city of Mangaluru and the neighbouring Udupi district experienced a widespread electricity outage that left homes, businesses, and public facilities without power for several hours.

The Karnataka Power Corporation attributed the disruption to a fault in the high‑voltage transmission network, leading to an immediate shutdown of several substations to prevent damage and ensure safety. Power restoration efforts were rolled out in stages, restoring supply to most areas later in the day.

The blackout caused significant inconvenience for residents and businesses, with traffic signals, public transport, and hospitals temporarily reliant on backup generators. Residents expressed frustration on social media while authorities urged patience and advised contacts for emergency services. Source: Google News – Udupi.