Fri Jun 13 19:59:01 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Gurugram Circle 2 of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) experienced a record high power consumption on Thursday, June 12, 2025, driven by soaring temperatures. The increase was over 14% compared to the same day last year. Despite the DHBVN claiming to supply power for nearly 24 hours, residents of Gurugram reported frequent outages, expressing their frustration on social media. The DHBVN attributes the outages to unexpected faults caused by overload and excessive heat, while acknowledging scheduled power cuts for repair work.

**News Article:**

**Gurugram Grapples with Power Outages Amidst Record Electricity Consumption**

**GURUGRAM, June 14, 2025** – The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) is facing scrutiny as Gurugram residents endure frequent power outages despite record electricity consumption. Gurugram Circle 2 experienced an all-time high consumption of 322.75 lakh units on Thursday, a surge of over 14% compared to the previous year.

The DHBVN’s Delhi zone, including Faridabad, Palwal, Gurugram, Narnaul, and Rewari, also broke records, exceeding 1000 lakh units of consumption. While the DHBVN claims to have supplied power for almost 24 hours, residents are taking to social media to voice their frustration with persistent outages.

“Thank you for 3 minutes of electricity which you provided in this harsh summer after a long power cut of more than 2.5 hours before imposing another power cut,” one resident posted on X.

DHBVN spokesperson Sanjay Chugh attributed the outages to unexpected faults in feeder lines and transformers caused by overload and extreme heat, while also stating that scheduled power cuts were necessary for repair work. However, many residents feel that the explanation is inadequate and are demanding more reliable electricity service. The situation underscores the challenges of meeting growing power demands amidst rising temperatures and aging infrastructure.

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