Eight-hour power cuts leave residents frustrated in Kansal, Nayagaon

“This has led to a growing loss of trust in the power department,” she said.

Residents also alleged that the PSPCL complaint helpline numbers remain unanswered. Despite the winter season, long power outages are causing serious difficulties for the elderly, patients, and young children. Students, especially those attending online classes or preparing for examinations, are facing major disruptions. Local traders said their businesses are coming to a halt due to the erratic power supply, leading to increasing financial losses.

Expressing his frustration, Kansal Residents Welfare Association president Sumeet Singh said for the three-four months power cuts have become “routine” in the area.

“Living without electricity for eight hours a day has made life miserable. Complaints on the PSPCL app result only in paperwork. If outages are unavoidable, prior intimation should be given and a permanent solution ensured, otherwise people will be forced to protest,” he added.

Similar problems persist in Nayagaon, where residents are facing long power cuts across multiple localities.

PSPCL official Sandeep Kumar said that due to increased load in Kansal, transformers were failing frequently. To resolve the issue, new power lines have been laid from Nayagaon to Kansal and a new feeder has been installed, which caused temporary long outages.

“Most of the work is nearly complete, and residents will soon get relief from frequent cuts, including during the upcoming summer,” he claimed.