The power supply in Delhi and entire Nort- Eastern region has been fully restored after yesterday's grid failure which affected more than 20 states. According to latest reports, while 82 per cent of power could be restored in the northern region, around 65 per cent was restored in the eastern part. Three electricity grids connecting more than 20 states and the national capital collapsed yesterday, triggering a major power crisis across the country.

The power crisis was the second in two days. The blackout in 20 states across north, eastern and north-eastern India affected more than 60 crore people and severely impacted train services in six railway zones, bringing 300 trains to halt. The worst sufferers were 265 miners who got trapped in coal mines in West Bengal and Jharkhand due to the power outage. They were evacuated after hours of agony.

In the national capital, the power collapse triggered disruption in Metro and train services, crippled water supply and choked roads due to non-functional traffic lights.
For the first time, the three inter-state transmission networks – Northern Grid, Eastern Grid and North-Eastern Grid – tripped together.

Speaking to mediapersons about the crisis, Sushil Kumar Shinde, who was moved from the Power Ministry to the Home Ministry last night, put the blame of the grid failure on the states that have been over drawing power.
He also warned the states against overdrawing electricity above their limits, saying that if states overdraw from their regular quota, they will be penalised.

Earlier, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd chairman R K Nayak said that the problem was difficult to be located because of a complex network.
He, however, said that any assurance could not be given without analysing all the details.