Nagpur: With temperatures soaring to 44°C on Friday, frequent short-duration power cuts across Nagpur have added to the discomfort of residents, leaving many struggling to cope with the intense heat.Despite assurances from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and the state govt about no load shedding, citizens across several parts of the city have reported recurring outages. The situation has triggered frustration among residents, who say the interruptions are becoming increasingly frequent ahead of peak summer.MSEDCL officials have attributed the disruptions to ongoing pre-monsoon maintenance work aimed at strengthening infrastructure ahead of the rainy season. However, residents claim that apart from scheduled shutdowns, unexpected short-term power cuts are also being reported in multiple areas.Localities such as Narendra Nagar, Dharampeth, Besa, Pratap Nagar and areas near Kadbi Chowk have witnessed repeated interruptions, disrupting daily routines and affecting essential services. A planned power shutdown in Wathoda and adjoining areas on Saturday is expected to add to the inconvenience. According to MSEDCL, electricity supply will remain suspended from 8am to 12 noon due to urgent technical work on the 11 kV New Wathoda feeder. The scheduled outage will impact areas including Wathoda Chowk, Subhadra Heights, Jayaram Residency, Anmol Nagar and Orange Nagar, along with several nearby localities. Residents have been advised to make necessary arrangements in advance, such as storing drinking water and charging essential devices.
