India, March 30 -- Around 200 IT companies and several domestic and commercial consumers in Hinjewadi, Wakad, Maan, Marunji, Kasarsai, and nearby areas faced a 46-minute power outage from 5:29 pm to 6:15 pm on Friday. Although engineers restored the supply, another disruption occurred at 7 pm due to a tower line tripping. The issue was resolved quickly, said officials.

A breakdown in the 220 kV Pirangut-Hinjewadi-1 underground power lines on 7 pm caused a power shortfall of nearly 100 MW. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) managed the situation by supplying alternative power overnight.

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) has also started repairs work on Saturday morning an...