The normal life in seven districts of Jharkhand including, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Giridih, Chatra, Koderma, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh has been affected due to increase in load shedding to around 18 hours by power producer, Damodar Valley Corporation.
The latest undeclared blackout that has been caused since Saturday meanwhile has also affected the industrial production and trade in these districts dependent on power supply by DVC.
Water supply on the other hand has also been affected by long hours of power cuts in different parts of Dhanbad, Chas in Bokaro, Giridih and Koderma districts.