India, May 15 -- A technical fault in a high-voltage transmission line operated by Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) on Thursday disrupted electricity supply in several parts of the city, including Hadapsar, Mundhwa, Camp and Wanowrie areas.

The disruption occurred around 1.20 pm after a fault developed in the Theur-Magarpatta 220 kV transmission line, affecting power supply calculations and forcing authorities to undertake load management of nearly 50 MW.

Earlier in the day, both Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and MSETCL had undertaken a scheduled power shutdown between 7 am and 12 noon for pre-monsoon maintenance and repair works. Supply was restored around noon be...