power outages

Jamshedpur is grappling with severe power outages as soaring temperatures push electricity demand to unprecedented levels. The Kolhan division is experiencing frequent tripping and transformer failures due to overloaded transmission cables. Residents in several areas faced prolonged darkness, impacting daily life and operations. Officials are working to restore supply by replacing faulty equipment and repairing infrastructure.

A power outage at the Crucible Theatre interrupted BBC’s live coverage of the 2026 World Snooker Championship semi-final between Mark Allen and Wu Yize for 12 minutes. BBC issued an apology, and despite the disruption, Allen regained his focus, leveling the match. The semi-final remains tightly contested heading into the final sessions.

A probe has been ordered into the tragic death of a 29-year-old woman and her stillborn baby at a community health centre in Rajnagar. The delivery, reportedly conducted under mobile torchlight due to a power outage and damaged solar panels, has raised serious questions. The woman's husband alleges a lack of timely medical attention led to the deaths, demanding accountability.

A fierce storm wreaked havoc in Hazaribag, uprooting over 100 trees and plunging the town into a 24-hour blackout. Power restoration efforts faced significant challenges, impacting water supply for residents. A fallen tree on NH-522 briefly disrupted traffic, but authorities cleared the obstruction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.