India, March 13 -- A sudden increase in electricity demand caused undervoltage in 400 KV transmission lines in Maharashtra and Gujarat on Wednesday. As the voltage dropped to 375-365 KV, an emergency situation arose, prompting the activation of the load trimming scheme (LTS) to prevent a major power outage. This led to a 256 MW power deficit, forcing a 25 to 30-minute power cut affecting around 2.12 lakh consumers in Manchar, Rajgurunagar, Mulshi, and Rastapeth divisions.

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) official said, "To manage the load, power supply to 220 KV substations in Kathapur, Theur, Fursungi, Markal, Sanaswadi, Pimpalgaon, and Kuruli was temporarily cut off. However, the situation was brought...