Prolonged electricity cuts in Punjab cities as mercury soars put AAP govt on defensive

Prolonged electricity cuts in key cities have put Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party government on the defensive. Opposition parties are attacking the administration as temperatures continue to soar across the State. Punjab saw dry weather conditions on April 23, with Bathinda recording the highest maximum temperature at 42.8°C. Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in the State.