In mid-April, due to increasing heat, the power demand had soared to around 250 megawatt, and in many sectors, power cuts were introduced due to the heavy power load.
The employees have gone on a three-day strike since Monday night. They suspect that their service conditions would change if the department is privatised.
Many parts of Chandigarh faced power outrage as employees of the Electricity Department went on a one-day strike in protest against the privatisation of the department.