Power Engineers Call for Heat Wave to Be Declared a Natural Calamity

The All India Power Engineers' Federation (AIPEF) has urged the government to declare severe heat waves as a natural calamity due to the unprecedented rise in power demand. AIPEF stressed on changing office timings and closing commercial spaces early to mitigate the situation.

The All India Power Engineers' Federation (AIPEF) has made an urgent appeal to the government, requesting that severe heat waves be officially recognized as a natural calamity.

Recent data shows that power demand has exceeded government estimates, with northern India achieving an all-time high of 86.7 GW. The rising power consumption in states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi is a significant concern.

AIPEF Chairman Shailendra Dubey recommends changes to office hours and early closure of commercial establishments to manage the crisis more effectively. The federation also sees an end to free power as a potential solution.