Power Supply Disruptions in Gorakhpur and Basti Amid Intense Heatwave
Amid heatwave, soaring demand disrupts power supply in Gorakhpur, Basti divisions

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Residents of Gorakhpur and Basti divisions in Uttar Pradesh, India, are experiencing severe power outages due to an intense heatwave, with reports of six to eight transformers catching fire daily. The electricity demand surged to nearly 749 MVA, exacerbating the crisis and leading to prolonged blackouts affecting over one lakh people in multiple villages.
- 01An average of six to eight transformers are catching fire daily in Deoria district, contributing to power outages.
- 02Electricity demand in Gorakhpur reached nearly 749 MVA on Saturday, up from 735 MVA the previous day.
- 03More than one lakh people in around 360 villages faced nearly 20 hours without electricity after a breakdown at the 132 KV substation.
- 04Residents reported outages lasting around 10 minutes almost every hour, prompting protests over the prolonged blackouts.
- 05Power department officials are working to replace damaged transformers and restore supply amid unprecedented demand.
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Residents in Gorakhpur and Basti divisions of Uttar Pradesh, India, are grappling with severe power outages due to an ongoing heatwave. The situation has worsened, with reports indicating that six to eight transformers are catching fire daily in Deoria district. The power supply has been disrupted significantly, with residents experiencing outages almost every hour, each lasting around 10 minutes. Notably, over one lakh people in approximately 360 villages were left without electricity for nearly 20 hours following a breakdown at the 132 KV substation in Kasya, attributed to a damaged cable. The electricity demand surged to nearly 749 MVA on Saturday, a significant increase from the previous day, causing overloading of the distribution network. Power department officials have deployed repair teams and arranged additional transformers to address the crisis. However, residents have reported ongoing issues, including erratic supply and frequent outages, leading to protests in affected areas. The department has urged residents to limit the use of high-load electrical appliances during peak hours to alleviate pressure on the grid.
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The power outages have disrupted daily life for residents, forcing many to spend nights outdoors and leading to protests over the lack of electricity.
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