Electricity to Remain Suspended for 3 Hours on Monday for New Transformer Installation at Power House; 6 Feeders to be Affected
SULTANGANJ (Bhagalpur): If you are a resident of Sultanganj and are planning your domestic or business activities for Monday, this news is of utmost importance to you. According to an official notification issued by the Electricity Department, a new transformer is being installed as part of technical upgrades and capacity expansion at the power house. Consequently, power supply will remain completely suspended in most areas of Sultanganj for three hours this Monday.
Schedule and Details of Power Outage
The Assistant Engineer of the Electricity Distribution Company informed that the installation of the new transformer has become essential to increase the capacity of the power grid and resolve voltage fluctuation issues. To carry out this work, electricity will be disconnected from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Monday. During this period, all consumers connected to the Sultanganj power house will face inconvenience.
Areas to be Affected
According to the department, this temporary disruption will affect the 6 main feeders connected to the grid. Power supply will be completely halted in the main market of Sultanganj, Station Road, parts of the main Kanwariya Path, and surrounding rural areas. However, the department has clarified that this outage is limited to the scheduled duration, and supply will be restored immediately once the work is completed.
Why is this Maintenance Necessary?
For some time, complaints regarding the rising electricity demand and voltage fluctuations have been received from Sultanganj. Keeping in view the summer season and upcoming major events like the Shravani Mela, the Electricity Department is strengthening the infrastructure.
The installation of the new transformer will not only improve voltage stability but also provide relief from frequent tripping issues. The department believes that this three-hour outage is mandatory to ensure better and uninterrupted electricity services in the future.
Advice for Citizens
The Electricity Department has appealed to consumers to complete their essential tasks—such as storing water, charging mobile devices, or computer-related work—before 10:30 AM on Monday. The department has also advised commercial establishments, private offices, and institutions linked to essential services like hospitals to remain vigilant regarding this potential outage.
Department’s Preparedness
The local administration has also publicized this information so that people can remain prepared for any emergency. The department has assured that if the work is completed ahead of schedule, the supply will be restored sooner than expected.
Short-term Inconvenience, Long-term Benefit
This technical upgrade is a step toward modernizing the electrical system of Sultanganj. Although a three-hour power outage impacts daily life, the increase in power grid capacity will reduce load-shedding and power cut incidents in the future.
All consumers in Sultanganj are requested to cooperate with the electricity department personnel and maintain patience during this period. For any emergency information, one can contact the department's helpdesk or the nearest electrical sub-station.
