4 Things You Need To Know About Mumbai Power Cut

As at (04:30 GMT), Monday, in Mumbai, India, suburban train networks and homes lost power supply unexpectedly. According to reports, the cause of this short in electricity supply is an "unprecedented failure."

Power lost in India is very rare. So, what should be noted about the current power shortage? Let's peek at some facts about Mumbai's surprising power loss.

Passengers at a train station in Mumbai. Source: BBC

1. Although, this wasn't specifically pointed out. But it could be traced that the electricity loss came from a fault from the "incoming supply to the main grid."

2. Most hospitals, and Mumbai’s disaster control room have been told to expect running generators with enough fuel for at least eight hours.

3. Most places affected in Mumbai include households and people making use of public transport, vital hospital systems, students’ at exams (electrically supported), and court hearings.

4. In 2012, there was also a failure in the main grid disrupted power supply.

At the time of this report, by noon, the power supply has already been restored only in Navi Mumbai, Thane, and also parts of Mumbai. This Mumbai "rare" power cut has taken most Indians in awe. Many have expressed their thoughts about how distorting this surprising power cut caught them unguarded.