Ludhiana, Feb. 2 -- Dense fog and dew on Saturday morning caused a technical snag at Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's (PSPCL) 66 KV sub-station at Jalandhar bypass, leading to power disruptions across the city, officials said.

Officials said multiple transmission lines, including those from Gaunsgarh to Focal Point Phase 8, Jamalpur to Noorwala, and Ladowal to Jalandhar bypass, were affected by the snag. They said Dana Mandi, Kila Mohalla, Chhawni Mohalla, Aman Nagar and Chaura Bazar were among the worst-hit areas and remained without power for hours.

PSPCL officials said the snag was caused by moisture settling on electrical equipment such as power lines and transformers. They said the water droplets increased the risk of short...