At present, the generation and transmission are intact but the distribution is not up to the mark. The discoms are blamed for the poor electricity in our country. Chandigarh soon to get relieved from those power cuts. Chandigarh is taking the initiative to bring multiple discoms to distribute electricity in the country.

Benefits of Privatization of the power supply in Chandigarh

• The consumers will have the freedom to choose their service provider
• Consumers could easily switch their service provider if not satisfied
• No power cuts as each provider will work at its best
• No complaint calls at centres
• Multiple distributors
• Better Supply of power

If the Privatization of the power supply in Chandigarh is done it will be a win-win situation for the residents and as well as the service providers. VP Bhadnore is already working on it to upgrade the system for public welfare. The Administrator wants to take it to another level and wishes to make the city beautiful best in the country. City Beautiful is already at a higher level than other cities but the major challenge is to take 13 villages under UT on par with Chandigarh.  The UT Administration is considering every point and trying their best to solve every problem the residents of Chandigarh are facing.

To solve the peak hour traffic they have come up with an idea to restrict one-way traffic for two peak hour time in the morning and evening to smoothen the traffic of vehicles on roads. The Smart City Project is already here and the Administration is trying to implement it as soon as possible.

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Effects of High-Velocity Storm in Chandigarh and surroundings

Chandigarh

The dusty winds left the residents of many sectors without power for many hours. Windy storm though bought a sigh of relieving from the heat wave but in turn, they had experienced long power cuts. The task became very difficult at the centres as complaints fell like a whole lot.

The power cuts were caused by the branches of trees that fell on electrical wires due to windy weather. The affected areas included Sector 23, 24, 25, 17,18, 19, 21, 22, 41, 44, 8, 7, 37, 38, 39 40, Burail and many villages.

Mohali

The strong winds lashed yesterday disrupted the water and power supply troubling the residents. The power cut was from 7 am to around 3 pm. A water treatment plant in Phase VI got burned and the pumping of water could not take place.

Panchkula

The same issue was witnessed here also over two hours of power cut yesterday due to a breakdown of the line. Experiencing the wind was still alright but the heavy rain damaged everything affecting the main grid.

Showers in Chandigarh ultimately lowers the temperature in the city, the winds approximately brought down the temperature to 5 degrees. Tricity approximately recorded rainfall of around 5.3mm. The repair work immediately started after the storm and power were recovered too many parts of the city. The traffic lights in the city also conked out as of stormy weather leading to traffic disturbances but by evening the situation was controlled as the traffic lights started working. High-Velocity Storm in Chandigarh affected the almost everyone in residential areas, markets, industries, colleges, schools, hospitals everywhere.

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