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Gujarat Power Crisis Deepens: Residents Urged to Keep Candles and Newspapers Handy
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 09:02 AM
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Gujarat is facing a worsening power crisis, prompting authorities to advise residents to keep candles and newspapers on hand as fears of widespread outages grow.
The state of Gujarat is experiencing a deepening power crisis, with power shortages becoming more frequent across several districts. In response, local authorities have issued advisories urging residents to keep candles and newspapers handy to cope with potential outages.
The warnings come amid reports of prolonged blackouts that have left many households without electricity for extended periods. Citizens are advised to prepare for possible disruptions by stocking essential supplies and ensuring alternative lighting options.
Officials express growing concern over the escalating situation, highlighting the need for immediate action to prevent widespread darkness and to safeguard public safety during the ongoing power shortage.
The warnings come amid reports of prolonged blackouts that have left many households without electricity for extended periods. Citizens are advised to prepare for possible disruptions by stocking essential supplies and ensuring alternative lighting options.
Officials express growing concern over the escalating situation, highlighting the need for immediate action to prevent widespread darkness and to safeguard public safety during the ongoing power shortage.