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Punjab Reels Under 42.5°C Heat; Thermal Plant Shut, Power Cuts Loom
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 22 Jun 2026, 09:02 AM
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Punjab is experiencing severe heat with temperatures soaring to 42.5 degrees Celsius. The intense heat has led to the shutdown of the Lehra Mohabbat thermal plant, raising concerns about potential power outages across the state.
Punjab is grappling with extreme heat as the mercury climbed to a scorching 42.5 degrees Celsius. The intense weather conditions have forced the closure of the Lehra Mohabbat thermal power plant.
This shutdown of the thermal plant has triggered concerns about significant power disruptions across the state. Residents are bracing for potential large-scale power cuts as the demand for electricity rises amid the heatwave.
While some districts received brief respite from the heat with strong winds and rain late in the evening, the overall situation remains critical due to the plant's operational status. Further updates on the power situation are anticipated.
This shutdown of the thermal plant has triggered concerns about significant power disruptions across the state. Residents are bracing for potential large-scale power cuts as the demand for electricity rises amid the heatwave.
While some districts received brief respite from the heat with strong winds and rain late in the evening, the overall situation remains critical due to the plant's operational status. Further updates on the power situation are anticipated.