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Amritsar Faces Two-Day Power Outage; Residents Block Roads Amid Heat
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 09:17 AM
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Amritsar has been without electricity for the past 48 hours, prompting residents to block major roads in protest of the heat and power shortage. Authorities are investigating the cause of the outage.
Amritsar has been experiencing a complete power outage for the last two days, leaving thousands of residents without electricity during a period of rising temperatures. The blackout has led to widespread discomfort, with many people taking to the streets to protest the heat and lack of power.
Local residents have blocked key roads, creating traffic snarls as they demand a swift resolution. The protest has drawn attention from municipal officials, who are reportedly working to identify the root cause of the outage.
The city’s power supply system has been under scrutiny, and authorities have urged calm while they investigate the technical issues that led to the shutdown. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid unnecessary travel until power is restored.
Local residents have blocked key roads, creating traffic snarls as they demand a swift resolution. The protest has drawn attention from municipal officials, who are reportedly working to identify the root cause of the outage.
The city’s power supply system has been under scrutiny, and authorities have urged calm while they investigate the technical issues that led to the shutdown. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid unnecessary travel until power is restored.