Chandigarh, May 23 -- Though the storm may have passed, Chandigarh residents' power woes linger, with many expressing displeasure over the functioning of the new firm responsible for distribution and supply of electricity in the city.

The firm, Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL), had taken over the city's electricity department and its operations in February this year.

Rajesh Rai, vice-chairman, CRAWFED, and president of RWA Sector 43 B, Chandigarh, said, "Unscheduled power outages have become a recurring issue in the city even since the private company has taken charge. The first instance of heavy rain and strong winds in the city exposed the firm's inability to effectively manage power supply. Given company's established exp...