Mumbai power outages linked to rising demand, overloaded distribution network: Govt

Updated On: 30 June, 2026 02:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Replying to a calling attention motion, Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal said Mumbai recorded its highest temperatures in 57 years during May and June, leading to a significant increase in electricity consumption

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Maharashtra govt said new electricity substations are being planned to reduce pressure on the existing infrastructure and improve the reliability of power supply. File Pic

Maharashtra government on Tuesday informed the state assembly that frequent power outages in parts of Mumbai are being caused by a sharp rise in electricity demand and an overloaded power distribution network, reported the PTI.

The government said new electricity substations are being planned to reduce pressure on the existing infrastructure and improve the reliability of power supply.