Concerns Mount Over Power Outages in District

Madikeri, Sept. 10: Power supply across the district was completely disrupted yesterday, only to be restored late at night. Upon realizing the severity of this sudden issue, *Shakti* brought the matter to the attention of A.S. Ponnanna, the Political Secretary to the Chief Minister and the MLA for Virajpet. Ponnanna, who was busy preparing for the 100th-day celebrations following the new Chief Minister's appointment, responded immediately and alerted the State Energy Minister, K.J. George. In Ponnanna's own words: "As soon as I raised this serious issue with the Minister—who holds a special regard for Kodagu—he immediately consulted senior officials and ordered that power be restored, no matter how late it was." Following this, officials acted promptly to normalize the power supply

Today, Ponnanna again sought information from *Shakti* and was apprised of the district officials' indication that the problem might persist. He assured that he would discuss the matter further with the Minister.

According to information officially received by *Shakti*, there is a possibility that the duration of power cuts will increase in the coming days. When asked for his views on this, Ramachandra, the Executive Engineer of CESC (Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation) for the district, provided an explanation regarding the situation. Hydroelectric power generation at the Sharavathi and Shivanasamudra projects has been hampered this year due to deficient rainfall, and the resulting water shortage has adversely affected overall power production. During the day, Kodagu is supplied with solar power generated within the state, while nighttime supply relies primarily on thermal power stations in Raichur and Ballari. However, the heavy reliance on these specific stations for power across most parts of the state is creating significant strain on the system; consequently, power supply to Bengaluru is being regulated and restricted. There is a possibility that power generation could be further impacted as dry weather conditions intensify in the coming days. Amidst these concerns, there is apprehension that the duration of power cuts in the district may increase. Nevertheless, the government is taking steps to address the situation and is reportedly considering purchasing power from other sources.

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