Punjab State Electricity Corporation Limited has taken this decision in view of the increase in the demand for electricity due to no chance of rain. Powercom Director Distribution D.S. Grewal has also instructed the employees of his office not to use electricity unnecessarily. The demand for electricity in Punjab has exceeded the record 14500 MW, due to which the above decision has been taken.
Powercom has issued these orders for the general public as the demand has increased to 14500 Mega Watts.
1. Don't keep Lights and other equipment on without a need.
2. Don't use high power equipment for the next 3 days
3. Don't waste electricity.