Port Blair, April 4: It is brought to the kind notice of general public that due to increase in ambient temperature, there has been a substantial increase in power demand which has created a shortage of power during evening peak hours from 05.30 PM to 10.30 PM in Port Blair and adjoining areas of South Andaman. All the consumers of Electricity Department have been advised to use the available energy judiciously in view of shortage of power particularly during the evening peak hours.

Further, it is also requested that usage of major power guzzlers like ACs, Motors, OTGs, Geysers, Garden lighting may kindly be avoided during evening peak hours from 05.30 PM to 10.30 PM. This would help the Department to maintain power supply in Port Blair and adjoining areas of South Andaman without curtailment.      

The Electricity Department will be closely monitoring for the compliance of above by surprise checks to ensure effective Demand Side Management by all consumers.