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Lucknow Power Grid Chaos: Rain, Faults Hit Supply
10 Jul
Summary
- Rainfall and technical issues caused widespread power disruptions across Lucknow on Friday.
- Gomti Nagar, Jankipuram, and Amausi zones reported multiple breakdowns and planned shutdowns.
- Faults ranged from overcurrents and feeder trips to lightning damage and equipment maintenance.
Lucknow experienced significant power outages on Friday, stemming from a combination of heavy rainfall and various technical faults. The Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (MVVNL) issued multiple notices detailing breakdowns and planned shutdowns across its Gomti Nagar, Jankipuram, and Amausi operational zones.
In the Gomti Nagar zone, disruptions occurred due to issues such as overcurrents on feeders, moisture ingress into panels, and tree pruning near overhead lines. The Shivpuri substation also faced a breakdown. Rain hampered patrolling efforts in some areas.
The Jankipuram zone saw planned shutdowns for line-shifting work, alongside unexpected technical faults. Lightning strike damage to a transformer in Paschim Vihar led to further interruptions on several overhead feeders.
Meanwhile, the Amausi zone reported multiple faults, including issues on 33 kV lines between substations, and breakdowns on other transmission lines. Maintenance work and scheduled shutdowns at substations also contributed to the widespread power supply interruptions affecting numerous neighborhoods.
