Punjab lifts power curbs on industry as demand down due to rain

Heavy rain across northern parts of the country on Monday brought relief to the distressed Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) as the demand for electricity in the state went down by 4,000 megawatts.

Also, a 660 MW unit of the Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), which had gone completely out of operation, started generating power on Monday.

With slight improvement in the power supply situation, chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced to relax the restrictions on industry imposed since July 4. “All restrictions have been lifted and the industry can operate as routine,” said the CM.