Ho Chi Minh City orders limits on power cuts during heat, night time hours

Ho Chi Minh City has ordered power providers to avoid electricity cuts during peak heat hours and at night, as rising demand strains supply during the dry season.

The directive, issued by the municipal People’s Committee, requires utilities to give advance notice of any necessary outages and to limit disruptions to essential situations only.

Authorities also told the Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation to prepare contingency plans for possible shortages or system incidents, and to prioritize electricity supply to critical services.

The move comes as electricity consumption increases and weather conditions become more volatile, with additional pressure on energy supply linked to tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran in the Middle East since late February.

Power companies were instructed to work with businesses to use backup power where needed and to support more efficient use of on-site energy sources, including solar and wind.

City departments were also told to step up energy-saving measures, particularly in public lighting and outdoor advertising, and to promote electricity conservation during the peak dry season from April to June.

By Bao Anh & Chau Tuan – Tuoi Tre News – March 31, 2026