BMC said work was on to restore power to the island city shortly, and it might take at least an hour for electricity to be restored in all areas. (Reuters File)
Residents of Mumbai city from South Bombay to Chembur and Govandi experienced widespread power outage on Sunday morning.
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After Mumbai residents awoke to no electricity on Sunday morning, BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal confirmed that the power outage was being experienced due to tripping at the Tata Power plant. BMC said work was on to restore power to the island city shortly, and it might take at least an hour for electricity to be restored in all areas.“Due to tripping of MSEB 220 KV Transmission line on Mulund-Trombay, the power supply to most of parts Mumbai has affected, as informed by the Head of Electric Supply Division of BEST,” he said.Mumbai city awoke on Sunday with no electricity, and residents from South Bombay to Chembur and Govandi complained about the widespread power outage. Surrounding areas too experienced widespread electricity failure.This is a breaking story. More details awaited.Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Assembly Elections Live Updates here.