July nightmare: Frequent power cuts plague Pimpri-Chinchwad

5 min readJul 25, 2026 09:00 PM IST Power disruptions have also affected the PCMC's own infrastructure projects. (File Photo) Two spells of incessant rain in July brought much-needed relief to Pimpri-Chinchwad after a dry June, but they also exposed the city’s fragile power infrastructure. Across several neighbourhoods, prolonged power outages disrupted daily life, triggered protests, affected industries and delayed civic projects. The anger was particularly visible in Ravet, Poonawalle, Wakad, Chinchwad and the Bhosari MIDC area, where residents staged demonstrations and confronted elected representatives, demanding restoration of uninterrupted electricity.Ravet was among the worst-affected areas. Local corporator Rajendra Taras claimed some parts of the suburb remained without power for