Udupi Faces Growing Public Outrage Over Repeated Power Cuts

Udupi district in Karnataka has been repeatedly plunged into darkness as power cuts keep turning up, causing frustration among residents and small business owners. The latest outage reports indicate that households and shops are losing electricity for more than five hours on most days, a situation that has escalated into widespread dissatisfaction.

The electricity irregularities stem from a national shortfall of generated power and an aging transmission network that struggles to meet the growing demand, especially during the hot summer months. The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation has been urging the state government for additional capacity and infrastructure upgrades, while local panchayats pressure the district administration to take immediate action.

Public unrest is evident in protests held outside the Udupi district collectorate and frequent disruptions to daily schedules. Business owners have called for a dedicated task force to address the load‑shedding issue and restore stable supply. Source: Google News – Udupi District.