Chandigarh power network stabilised; restoration in full swing: CPDL

Chandigarh, January 24, 2026: The power distribution network in Chandigarh has been stabilised, with the 11 kV (High Tension) system operating normally, the city's power utility, Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) stated Saturday.
 
"At present, there are no active breakdowns or trippings, and no wide-area power outages are being reported across Chandigarh," a CPDL spokesman said here.
 
He said that a limited number of minor breakdowns and transient faults were reported during the day. "Certain precautionary emergency shutdowns were undertaken purely as a safety measure," he added.
 
"These shutdowns were required to facilitate restoration and normalisation works following fault rectification. The duration of such shutdowns was brief and did not result in prolonged inconvenience to consumers," he pointed out.
 
Sharing complaint redressal details, the CPDL spokesman said that 3,144 complaints of no power were received on Friday (January 23) - over 6 times than normal day, majority out of which were successfully resolved on the same day. The city witnessed widespread damage to the electricity infrastructure following heavy rain and high speed winds with speed up to 74 km per hour due to which trees and poles were uprooted.
 
On Saturday, January 24, a total of 905 complaints were received, and over 95 per cent of these were resolved within the defined timeline,  reflecting the efficiency of power restoration team.
 
The company further said that issues related to the Low Tension (LT) network and individual consumer complaints were being actively attended to by field teams. "Special emphasis is being laid on safe and quality of restoration works, rather than unsafe temporary fixes, to further strengthen the power distribution network," the spokesman said.
 
Improved weather conditions, including low wind speeds, absence of rainfall and better visibility, have significantly supported field operations. These favourable conditions have enabled CPDL teams to safely access fault locations and carry out durable repairs across affected areas.
 
CPDL continues to closely monitor the power supply situation through its centralised Command Centre, Intelligent Outage Management System and CRM lead complaint management, ensuring effective coordination among field teams and timely communication with consumers, the spokesman said.
 
The company reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a reliable, safe and uninterrupted power supply across the city.