Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Hyderabad Power Outages Rise, Battery Sales Soar Amidst Complaints
Power outages are happening more often in Hyderabad, making people upset.
The power company says it's because they're getting ready for the rainy season, but people say the outages are happening at times when it's not raining.
Many people are buying batteries to have power when the lights go out, which shows there's a problem with the electricity supply.
The power company's explanations don't seem to match what people are experiencing.
Power cuts in Hyderabad are increasing, despite official assurances.
TGSPDCL attributes outages to monsoon-preparedness, including tree trimming.
Residents report more frequent outages in June compared to April and May.
Consumer complaints and reports of non-functional helpline numbers are increasing.
Battery sales have surged, indicating demand for backup power systems.
- Who
- Residents of Hyderabad and TGSPDCL
- What
- Increased power outages in Hyderabad, contradicting official explanations.
- When
- More frequent outages reported in June compared to prior months.
- Where
- Hyderabad and GHMC areas
- Why
- Unclear, with discrepancies between official explanations and resident experiences.
TGSPDCL Position
Resident Experiences
Cause of Outages
TGSPDCL Position
Outages are for maintenance and monsoon preparedness.
Resident Experiences
Outages are happening frequently without clear weather triggers
- Power Cut Explanation
- Monsoon-preparedness
- Reported Outage Increase
- June compared to April/May
- Increased Battery Sales
- Significant growth reported by dealers
- Helpline Functionality
- Some numbers reported as non-functional
