‘UPPCL maintained consistent electricity supply during heatwave'
Lucknow: Even as temperature escalated across the state in April and May, all five discoms delivered consistent power supply, UPPCL officials claimed.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that eastern Uttar Pradesh districts experienced temperatures between 40°C and 45°C in April, exceeding normal ranges by 3-5 degrees Celsius.
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In May, temperature surpassed 45°C in various locations, with Banda recording 46.2°C on May 16, which was the highest across the country.
Cities including Prayagraj, Kanpur, Jhansi, and Varanasi faced persistent heatwave conditions, yet maintained steady power supply.
"Statistical analysis of the two months across all discoms — Purvanchal, Madhyanchal, Dakshinanchal, Paschimanchal, and Kesco (Kanpur) — showed power distribution exceeding scheduled durations.
Rural areas received 18.18 hours daily, tehsil headquarters got 21.32 hours, while district headquarters achieved 23.45 hours against the 24-hour goal," an official said.
Similarly, Purvanchal provided supply for 18.2 hours in rural areas, 21.31 hours in tehsils, and 23.49 hours in districts. Madhyanchal delivered supply for 18.13 hours, 21.38 hours, and 23.51 hours, respectively. Dakshinanchal supplied 18.5 hours in rural areas, 21.28 hours in tehsils, and 23.52 hours at district level. Paschimanchal provided supply for 17.51 hours, 21.32 hours, and 23.26 hours. Kesco provided 23.26 hours of supply in Kanpur.
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