Udupi district faces mounting anger over recurrent power outages
By ETF Desk
Udupi district has been besieged by sudden power cuts in recent days, sparking widespread frustration among residents and business owners. The outages, which often last several hours, have disrupted household routines, internet connectivity and critical services.
Electricity officials attribute the frequent blackouts to an aging transmission network and unplanned maintenance work aimed at preventing larger failures. While utilities claim load management is a temporary measure, commuters and shopkeepers have expressed skepticism over the board’s explanations and demand clearer communication.
The growing discontent has triggered protests and a flurry of complaints to local government officials, with many demanding a more reliable supply and a plan for the infrastructure upgrade. Source: Google News – Udupi District.