Major power outrage: Mumbai at a standstill

A major electricity supply failure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has led to power outrage all over Mumbai City since 10 am. The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) which is responsible for supplying power to the city has confirmed the development. BEST said that the electricity supply was interrupted due to TATAs incoming electric supply failure.

Many people living in the south, central and northern part of the city mentioned on Twitter about the outage. Large parts of Mumbai and some areas in Thane are facing a power outage from 10:15 am in the morning due to the grid failure.

Some of the places affected in Mumbai are Colaba, Mahim and Bandra. It has also come to light that the Mumbai Suburban train services have been disrupted due to the grid failure. The same has been confirmed by Central Railways Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) and the Western Railways.

Power supply is being gradually restored across Mumbai . Latest reports tell that power supply is restored at CST station, Charni Road and Bombay High Court.