Lucknow: The scorching heat is prevailing across the country and many states are also facing a power crisis. It is now being told that the power crisis in Uttar Pradesh may deepen further. In fact, only a quarter of the coal stock is left here. It is also below the required level. According to sources, the demand for electricity has increased rapidly due to heatwaves in UP. For the first time in the last 38 years, there has been such a demand for electricity in UP in the month of April.
Amid the deepening power crisis, state Power Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma has urged the public to save electricity. He has said that the demand for electricity has increased due to the heat. At the same time, many power undertakings have been closed for several weeks due to technical reasons. In such a situation, try all of the power savings. Our electrical workers are engaged in their workday and night for power supply. The cooperation of the public is requestable.
At the same time, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has attacked the BJP-led government over the unannounced power cuts in UP. The SP tweeted from its official Twitter handle, "Double engine government is not even able to provide electricity, there is a hue and cry in the whole of UP! Amid the unannounced power cuts and the scorching heat, the public asks questions. Where have those who promised 24-hour electricity gone?''
